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2011 Map of Rattlesnake Ridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Rattlesnake Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Powder River drainage defines this high plains landscape in Montana's ranching country, where water sources like Dunbar Spring and Trout Pond were essential for land use. The terrain is structured by a series of prominent elevations, including Rattlesnake Ridge, Sixmile Ridge, and Cedar Ridge, which separate the various creek beds.

A sparse network of unpaved roads, such as Powderville Rd and Crow Creek Rd, connects this open territory, following the natural contours of the land. Small-scale water management is evident at Stump Dam, while natural landmarks like Antelope Butte and Red Hill provide distinct navigational points across the vast grazing lands. The map illustrates a classic Western landscape where life and travel are dictated by the paths of Crow Creek and Timber Creek.