2017 Map of Ridgway

About this map

Ridgeway serves as the central point of reference in this southeastern Montana landscape, situated within a high-plains environment defined by a dense network of intermittent drainage systems. The terrain is intricately carved by several watercourses, including the central Boxelder Cr and its tributaries, Muskrat Cr and Whitetail Cr. These drainages, along with Corral Cr to the north and Hawksnest Cr to the east, dictate the movement and layout of the local road system. Transportation through this part of Carter County is maintained via routes such as Hammond Rd, which provides a long-distance connection across the township boundaries of t4s r58e and t5s r58e. The placement of Tauck Rd and Hopkins Rd suggests a landscape organized around rural homesteads and ranching access, characteristic of the region's contemporary land use patterns.