Loading map...

2011 Map of Miller Springs

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Miller Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sneed's Ranch sits in the northwestern corner of this 2011 survey, a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of the Landre Hills. Water management is central to this part of Valley County, with a high density of small reservoirs including the Mary Black Reservoir, Emory Reservoir, and Abey Reservoir dotting the plains. These features, alongside Miller Springs and Johnson Springs to the south, indicate the necessity of water storage for ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid region.

The topography is deeply etched by numerous coulees such as Papoose Coulee, Coyote Coulee, and Eagles Nest Coulee. These dry washes feed into larger watercourses like Rock Creek and Willow Creek, which meander through the territory. Transportation is limited to a grid of local routes like Rock Creek Rd and Sleaker Rd, reflecting a low-density rural settlement pattern typical of the Montana plains in the early 21st century.