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2017 Map of Milligan Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wheatland serves as a central point of reference in this high-plains landscape where the Jefferson County and Broadwater County line divides the terrain. The map area is defined by the significant incision of Milligan Canyon, with its namesake Milligan Cr winding through the southern half. This 2017 survey reflects a transition toward modern rural development, evidenced by an extensive network of named residential and ranching roads such as Rolling Glen Ranch Loop, Prospect Hill Rd, and Foxglove Loop.

Ephemeral and perennial water sources, including Shoddy Springs, Cowan Spring, and the drainage of Mud Spring Gulch, reveal the critical importance of water rights in this arid Montana environment. For those tracing the evolution of regional transportation, the intersection of modern infrastructure with heritage labels like Oregon Trl and Cherokee Trl provides a clear view of how historic pathways have been formalized into the contemporary road grid.