Loading map...

2020 Map of Quietus

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Quietus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Quietus sits along the Big Horn and Powder River County line, serving as a focal point in a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage draws and isolated springs. The terrain is marked by prominent landmarks such as The Pyramid, which rises above the surrounding valleys of Canyon Spring Draw and Stagmire Draw. This high-plains geography dictated a sparse settlement pattern, with life centered around reliable water sources like Mud Springs and Sun Spring.

Transportation in this area of Montana is carved through the topography via routes like Decker Rd and Quietus Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. A complex system of ephemeral and perennial watercourses, including Horse Cr and Trail Cr, illustrates the drainage patterns vital to ranching in this region. The map preserves the names of numerous local features, from Woods Draw to Seventysix Cr, providing a detailed record of the named geography used by generations of local residents.