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2017 Map of Rough Creek NE

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Rough Creek NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Trail Cr Reservoir sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in Rosebud County, serving as a vital water source in a region defined by its complex drainage network. The terrain is deeply incised by seasonal waterways including Ryans Fork, Upper Coal Cr, and the namesake Rough Creek, which carve through the land to create the distinct breaks and coulees characteristic of eastern Montana.

Remote and sparsely populated, the area is accessible primarily via dirt tracks and rural routes like Killen Rd and RD 203. This survey highlights the intersection of public land management and ranching life, where named features like Wildcat Coulee and S Sunday Cr anchor the local geography. The map provides a detailed view of the natural hydrology and land divisions that continue to shape rural life in the Missouri River basin hinterlands.