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2020 Map of McWilliams Springs

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of McWilliams Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

McWilliams Springs and other vital water sources define this high plains landscape in Garfield County, where drainage patterns are etched into the earth through numerous coulees. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation changes, notably at Black Butte and the long stretch of Gumbo Ridge. This 2020 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the isolated character of the Big Dry country, showing how seasonal and permanent water sources like Geyser Spring and Taylor Spring dictate the geography of the region.

Watercourses such as Calf Cr and Skeleton Cr navigate a complex network of ravines including Seider Coulee, Taylor Coulee, and Studhorse Coulee. The map provides a precise record of the Public Land Survey System across Townships 13 and 14 North, illustrating the vast, open sections of eastern Montana that have remained largely undeveloped, centered on the grazing lands and natural landmarks that have guided travelers and ranchers for generations.