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2020 Map of Nichols

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Nichols
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yellowstone River carves a wide, braided path through this section of Rosebud County, Montana, anchoring a landscape defined by its irrigation and transportation networks. The settlement of Nichols sits just south of the river, positioned near the Armells Creek Bridge where Armells Cr joins the main waterway. This area showcases the vital role of water management in the region, with the Hammond Canal and Yellowstone Canal tracing the contours of the valley to support local ranching and agriculture.

To the north, the terrain rises into high-relief coulees and ridges, including Castle Butte and East Spring Coulee. Historical transit routes like Old Hwy 10 and Hammond Valley Rd parallel the river, connecting the riverside flats to the rugged uplands. The presence of Cold Spring on the eastern edge and the sweeping expanse of Howard Valley further illustrate a landscape where natural springs and seasonal drainages like Big Porcupine Cr have shaped the placement of roads and homesteads.