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2014 Map of Runyan Bench

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Runyan Bench
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Runyan Bench and the high plateaus of Blaine County are defined by a complex network of coulees and seasonal drainages in this modern topographic survey. The landscape is characterized by prominent elevations such as Threemile Ridge, Chimney Butte, and Gumbo Butte, which overlook a series of water management features including Lower Hansen Reservoir, Four O'Clock Reservoir, and Als Coulee Reservoir.

The infrastructure of this ranching country is visible through established routes like Birdtail Rd and Three Mile Rd, which navigate the varying elevations between T U Bench and the deep cuts of Bullwhacker Coulee. This map provides a clear view of the water distribution and land management patterns required for life in the Missouri River breaks region, where names like Hansen Cr and Cow Cr trace the natural path of runoff through the Montana high plains.