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2024 Map of Richmond Reservoir NE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Richmond Reservoir NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

East Fork Battle Creek meanders through the heart of this Blaine County landscape, defining a network of drainage basins and coulees. The terrain is marked by significant topographical relief, where seasonal watercourses like Sand Coulee and Corral Coulee have carved deep into the high plains. Human presence in this section of Montana is characterized by isolated homesteads and ranching operations, most notably Cherry Ridge Ranch near the southeastern boundary.

A poignant connection to the area's early inhabitants is found at the Dalke Grave south of the creek, a site of high value for family historians and genealogists. The sparse road network, including Bagan Rd and Sage Rd, underscores the remote nature of this region. This survey highlights the intersection of public land divisions, specifically townships T37N and T36N, within a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and pioneer endurance.