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2014 Map of Riceville

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Riceville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Belt Creek winds through the center of this landscape, carving a path through the limestone canyons and steep terrain of the Little Belt Mountains. The settlement of Riceville sits at a narrow point along the canyon floor, serving as a gateway to the southern reaches of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. This area is defined by its deep drainages and prominent landforms, including the high elevation of Crown Butte and the distinctive geological formations known as the Sluice Boxes.

Tracing the routes along Us-89 and Logging Creek Rd, the map reveals a remote environment where water sources like Isaac Walton Spring and several named coulees, such as Nasen Coulee and Goodman Coulee, dictate the layout of roads and trails. The map documents the relationship between the rugged central Montana geography and the infrastructure of the early 21st century, providing a clear record of the access points to the national forest and its surrounding drainages like Tiger Cr and Dicks Gulch.