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2011 Map of Rough Draw

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The drainage systems of West Fork Armells Creek and East Fork Armells Creek define this rural portion of Rosebud County. This Montana landscape is largely shaped by its hydrology, where several named springs, such as 01N40E19DCCD01 Spring and 01S39E12DCBA01 Spring, provide critical water points in an otherwise arid region. The terrain is marked by the namesake Rough Draw in the southeast, a feature that highlights the dissected nature of the local topography.

Transportation in the early 21st century remains tied to the natural watercourses, with West Fork Armells Creek Rd and East Fork Armells Creek Rd following the creek beds to provide access across the high plains. Further south, Slough Grass Creek meanders through the quadrangle, illustrating the complex network of seasonal and permanent flows that support the local ranching environment. This survey captures a moment of modern continuity in the Big Sky Country, showing how essential water sources remain to the region's geography.