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2021 Map of Montrose

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Montrose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates this corner of Sioux County, where the high plains terrain is defined by a network of ephemeral drainages and scattered local landmarks. The settlement of Montrose sits near the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching landscape. Evidence of early homesteading and rural life is preserved at the Pioneer Cem situated along Hat Creek Rd.

Water management in this arid environment is visible through several named catchments, including Wiedenfeld Reservoir Number 1, Semroska Reservoir, and Raben Reservoir Number 2. These features, along with the distinct prominence of Stony Hill, illustrate how geography dictated the placement of roads like Orella Rd and Toadstool Rd, which follow the contours of the drainage basins for Hat Cr and Whitehead Cr.