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2017 Map of Nichols

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Yellowstone River winds through the heart of this Rosebud County landscape, defining the agricultural and transit patterns of the Nichols vicinity. South of the river, Old Hwy 10 and several family-named roads like Kraus Ln and Brewer Ln parallel the water, serving the farms in Howard Valley. The infrastructure of the era is marked by the Armells Creek Bridge and the Hammond Canal, which reflects the managed water usage essential for the region's ranching and farming operations.

To the north, the terrain becomes more complex as numerous drainages including Big Porcupine Cr, Greasewood Cr, and East Spring Coulee carve through the high ground. Notable landmarks such as Castle Butte overlook the coulees, while the site of Cold Spring sits at the eastern edge of the quadrangle. This survey provides a clear view of the rural Montana road network, featuring routes like Hammond Valley Rd and Wyant Coulee Rd that connect isolated properties and water sources.