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2011 Map of Mortarstone Bluff

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River winds through this section of the Missouri River Breaks, carving a complex landscape of deep coulees and distinct topographic landmarks. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely settled region of Roosevelt County where the terrain is the primary feature, defined by formations like Mortarstone Bluff and the prominent Haystack Butte. The drainage network is particularly intricate here, with numerous seasonal runs such as Eagles Nest Coulee, Coalmine Coulee, and Schoolhouse Coulee feeding into larger systems like West Charlie Creek.

Family history and local heritage are preserved at the Fisher Cemetery, located near the intersection of several rural routes including County Rd 315. The presence of Coalmine Coulee suggests the early resource extraction that once shaped the local economy, while the Indian HWY in the northwest corner reflects the ongoing importance of regional transport. This map provides a detailed look at the drainage patterns and landforms that have dictated human settlement and travel along this northern river corridor.