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2011 Map of Rock Spring

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rock Spring and the nearby Mud Spring are the central hydrological features in this rural landscape within Yellowstone County. The terrain is characterized by a sparse network of seasonal drainages, including the eastward-flowing Brown Creek and the meandering course of Lost Creek in the western section of the quadrangle. These water sources have historically guided the placement of the area's secondary road network and original cattle trails.

Transportation corridors like Pleasant Valley Trl and Buffalo Trail Rd trace the paths of early travel through the high plains. The intersection of local routes such as Molt Rapelje Rd and McFarland Rd provides a look at the modern land use patterns, where large-scale ranching and agriculture are supported by these essential thoroughfares. The surveyor's grid is clearly visible through the placement of roads like Keefer Rd and Downs Rd, illustrating the systematic division of this Montana territory.