2017 Map of Ringling

About this map

Ringling and its surrounding ranchlands are situated in the high valleys of Meagher County, where the southern reaches of the Smith River watershed meet the drainage of Sixteenmile Cr. The settlement of Ringling serves as a central point in a landscape defined by expansive topography and intermittent watercourses like Lost Cr and Meadow Cr. Further north, Moss Agate sits near the headwaters of Agate Cr and the S Fork Smith River, while the isolated Horse Butte provides a prominent landmark between these small outposts. This area exhibits a typical Montana pattern of large-scale ranching and remote habitations, connected by a network of rural routes such as Sixteen Mile Rd and 51 Ranch Rd, which follow the contours of the drainage basins. Southward towards Moyne, the terrain shifts toward more intricate creek systems, reflecting the high-altitude water management essential for the region's agricultural longevity.