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2017 Map of Nye

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Nye serves as the focal point of this Montana landscape, situated along the banks of the Stillwater River. The settlement is characterized by a mix of river-bottom geography and the rising foothills of the Custer National Forest, which dominates the southern portion of the map. A complex network of local roads and trails, such as Stillwater River Rd and Nye Rd, provides access to various family-named features and natural landmarks.

Historical and cultural markers are scattered throughout the terrain, including the Nye Cem and the Stillwater River Bridge. The landscape's rugged utility is evident in the numerous springs and draws, such as Upper Cottonwood Spring and Lundy Draw. Notable landforms like Buffalo Jump and Horseman Flats suggest long-standing regional naming traditions, while modern recreation is represented by the Old Nye Fishing Acc near Horseman Flats Lake.