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2017 Map of Nixon Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gallatin River Ranch occupies a prominent stretch of this Gallatin County landscape, where the high-elevation terrain of the Horseshoe Hills descends toward the fertile river valley. This map highlights the complex drainage system of the region, featuring several deep cuts through the topography such as Nixon Gulch, Big Davis Gulch, and Cottonwood Gulch. These natural corridors have long dictated the movement of people and livestock, now reflected in the modern road network that includes Nixon Gulch Rd and Horseshoe Cottonwood Rd.

The confluence of the Gallatin River and the East Gallatin River at the southern edge of the sheet provides a focal point for the area's hydrology. Essential crossings like the Gallatin River Bridge connect the residential developments at the ranch to the broader valley. Smaller water features like White Spring and Bullrun Cr further define the local environment, providing water sources in an otherwise high-desert setting.