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2024 Map of Olive

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Olive
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The tiny settlement of Olive serves as the focal point of this Powder River County landscape, where the high plains are carved by an intricate network of seasonal drainages. The hydrology of the region is defined by Mizpah Creek, which winds through the southern and eastern sections of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Wolf Creek and Road Creek. This area of eastern Montana is characterized by its large-scale ranching and land management divisions, reflected in the precise section lines of Townships like t3s r50e.

Transport through this isolated country relies on a handful of established routes, notably Camp Creek Rd in the north and the namesake Mizpah Rd which skirts the drainage systems. The map captures the subtle topography between watersheds, from North Fork Ash Creek to the smaller Y T Creek, illustrating the remote character of the Powder River basin and its reliance on these intermittent water sources for both navigation and livestock.