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2020 Map of Ramsay

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Ramsay and the adjacent settlements of Silver Bow and Nissler anchor the southern portion of this landscape, situated along the critical transport corridor of the Bnsf railroad and Silver Bow Cr. The map reveals a transition from these industrial and residential clusters into the protected heights of the Deerlodge National Forest to the north. This area is characterized by a dense network of drainages and named gulches, including Browns Gulch and Hensley Gulch, which have historically shaped the local geography and road placement.

Insight into the region's heritage is found in the nomenclature of its trails and crossings, such as the Pony Express Trl and Miles Xing. The presence of Chinamans Spring and various gulches named for individuals suggests a legacy of early prospecting and settlement. A complex web of forest roads like Meadow Gulch Rd and modern developments like Vernon Hts shows the continued evolution of land use in this part of Silver Bow County.