2017 Map of Olive

About this map

Olive serves as the central hub for this rural portion of Powder River County, where the dry-land drainage systems of the Montana high plains dictate the geography. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Mizpah Cr, which collects numerous tributaries including Ash Cr, Second Cr, and Wolf Cr. This network of seasonal waterways reflects the pastoral ranching economy of the region, where water access and topographic elevation are the primary drivers of land use. Transport through this prairie terrain is anchored by Mizpah Rd and Camp Creek Rd, following the natural contours of the drainages. The map reveals the intricate Public Land Survey System grid, partitioning the vast reaches of t3s r50e and surrounding townships, a vital resource for tracing property lines and homestead history in this sparsely populated cattle country.