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2024 Map of Mossmain SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The winding courses of Spring Creek and Davis Creek define the complex topography of this region near the border of Yellowstone and Carbon counties. The landscape is largely characterized by deep drainage systems and high ridges, accessible via a sparse network of rural routes such as Davis Creek Rd and Moser Dome Rd. These thoroughfares follow the natural contours of the land, illustrating how early transportation in this part of Montana was dictated by the difficult terrain.

Water management and ranching access appear as the primary drivers of settlement patterns here. The confluence of smaller tributaries like Little Cottonwood Creek and Cottonwood Creek suggests a reliance on these seasonal and perennial flows for local agriculture. The grid-based surveying lines, such as t3s r24e, provide a structured contrast to the organic flow of the creeks, marking the intersection of federal land management and the irregular natural geography.