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2017 Map of McKerlich Creek

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of McKerlich Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

McKerlich Creek carves a path through the dissected landscape of Rosebud County, Montana, where a complex network of ephemeral and perennial drainages defines the local topography. This 2017 survey details a region characterized by its coulees and creek beds, which have long served as vital landmarks in this ranching territory. Distinctive local names like Shearing Pen Coulee and Chicken Coop Coulee point to the area's agricultural heritage and the practical use of the terrain for livestock management.

The map's hydrography is particularly intricate, featuring the branching systems of Cottonwood Cr, including its N Fork Cottonwood Cr and S Fork Cottonwood Cr. Smaller tributaries such as Sawmill Cr, W Vance Cr, and Udee Cr illustrate the drainage patterns essential for understanding the historical movement of people and animals through these northern plains. The land is organized within the Public Land Survey System, specifically across t4n r41e and t3n r42e.