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2014 Map of Pike Creek Hills West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Pike Creek Hills West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Pike Creek Hills dominate the eastern reaches of this central Montana landscape, where the high plains break into a series of drainages and coulees. The terrain is defined by a network of seasonal watercourses, including Flatwillow Cr and Little Wall Cr in the south, and the namesake Pike Cr to the north. These drainage patterns dictate the placement of ranch infrastructure, with Px Ranch Rd and Upper Flatwillow Rd following the contours of the land.

Tracing the border between Fergus County and Petroleum County, the map illustrates the sparse, ranch-oriented settlement of the early 21st century. Us-87 serves as the primary corridor through this high-country environment, crossing near Kinnick Coulee and Buck Cr. The lack of concentrated towns highlights the remote nature of this region, where the historical value lies in the named landmarks and the established cattle-ranching routes like Graves Rd.