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2017 Map of Quietus

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Quietus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Quietus marks the quiet intersection of ranching roads along the high-plains divide between Big Horn and Powder River counties. This landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages and seasonal water sources, including Mud Springs and San Spring, which feed into the rugged terrain of Davidson Draw and Stagmire Draw. A distinctive landform known as The Pyramid stands as a clear navigational landmark in the southern reaches of T8S R44E.

The map reveals a series of named creeks, such as Horse Cr, Little Bear Cr, and Seventysix Cr, that carve through the cattle country of southern Montana. Historical travel routes like Decker Rd and Quietus Rd connect the few isolated habitations to the wider region. The prevalence of named draws, including Jojo Draw and Tidwell Draw, highlights the importance of topographically sheltered areas for both livestock and homesteading in this arid environment.