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2017 Map of McRae Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mc Rae Springs and Alexander Springs anchor this portion of the northern plains, where water sources have long dictated the movement of livestock and people through the breaks of McCone County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of coulees, including Widow Coulee and Scotsman Coulee, which drain toward larger watercourses like Hungry Cr. These geological features reflect the transition from flat prairie to the more complex topography near Hungry Creek Pass.

Cultural landmarks like Sids Flat and Coal Hill suggest early ranching and resource utilization. The path of HWY 536 and primitive routes such as Bobcat Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote outposts through a landscape largely shaped by the Bear Cr watershed. This topography is a clear illustration of the High Plains' drainage systems prior to modern intensive development.