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2012 Map of Page Draw

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Page Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

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Jackson Ranch and Dewitt Ranch anchor this landscape along the border of Montana and Wyoming, where the high plains are defined by intricate drainage systems. The Little Missouri River meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle, joined by the N Fork Little Missouri River and several smaller tributaries including Lindsey Cr and the descriptively named Bronco John Cr.

The presence of established homesteads like Maurer Ranch and Madden Ranch reflects a ranching economy sustained by the topography of Page Draw and Big Draw. Isolated roadways, such as Lobban Rd and Little Missouri Rd, provide the primary connections across this open country. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring patterns of land use in Carter County, where water sources and topographic depressions continue to dictate the placement of local settlements and livestock operations.