2017 Map of Merino

About this map

Merino and Dover anchor this high-plains landscape in Judith Basin County, where the terrain is carved by an intricate network of waterways. The drainage pattern is dominated by Surprise Cr and its N Fork Surprise Cr, which wind through the township alongside Sun Cr and Wolf Cr. This 2017 survey illustrates the persistent rural grid of the American West, where section lines and local thoroughfares like Merino Rd and Broken Arrow Rd dictate the movement of commerce and travel across the prairie. Notable topographical landmarks such as Antelope Butte and Fox Coulee provide vertical relief in an area primarily defined by agricultural tracts and ranching infrastructure. The map serves as a clear record of modern land divisions and water rights in this part of Montana.