The Tongue River meanders through this portion of Custer County, shaping a landscape defined by its vital water systems and high prairie drainages. Central to the area's agricultural identity is the Tongue and Yellowstone River Irrigation District Canal, which parallels the river's course to manage water resources in this arid region. The terrain is deeply dissected by numerous named drainages, including Paddy Fay Cr and Cowles Cr to the north, while Lignite Cr and N Woman Cr mark the southern reaches. This modern survey reflects a sparsely populated ranching landscape where infrastructure is limited to essential connectors like Becker Ln and Rd 516, preserving the traditional layout of township and range divisions across the Montana plains.
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1953 · Miles City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Miles City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Miles City
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1968 · Big Hill
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Miles City
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Lignite Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1968 · Paddy Fay Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Jack Creek NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Horse Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Circle L Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000