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2020 Map of Rapids

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Yellowstone River cuts through the northern portion of this landscape, separating the high elevations of Bobcat Plateau from the intricate coulees and ridges to the south. Near the river, the small settlement of Rapids is situated along the historic path of Old US Hwy 10, while Westover Island and the turbulent Trout Rapids define the waterway's character. The map provides a detailed view of the regional topography, including named landmarks like Wimsett Point and the deep cut of Wolf Canyon.

South of the river, the terrain rises toward Heartbreak Ridge, drained by a network of seasonal watercourses such as Rye Grass Cr and Deer Cr. Genealogists and local historians will find value in the location of the Cow Creek Cem, a quiet marker of early settlement amidst the rugged hills. Remote features like Poison Spring and Hot Dance Cr suggest the storied frontier history and challenging geography of this part of Carbon and Stillwater counties.