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2024 Map of Mitchell Crossing

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Mitchell Crossing
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge and the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument converge in this high-plains landscape of Fergus County. The terrain is defined by the prominent Knox Ridge, which serves as a natural corridor for Knox Ridge Rd and the small Knox Ridge Airport. This area represents a transition from managed rangelands to protected breaks, where drainage features like Fargo Coulee and Armells Creek carve through the sedimentary layers toward the Missouri River.

Evidence of local water management for livestock or wildlife is seen at Flat Top Reservoir in the northern reaches, while Indian Butte stands as a distinct topographic marker to the east. Remote access is provided by unpaved routes such as Middle Two Calf Rd and Mabee Rd, reflecting the isolated nature of these public lands and the traditional ranching infrastructure that persists alongside federal conservation efforts.