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2014 Map of Ryan Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Sourdough stands as the primary namesake settlement in this section of Sweet Grass County, situated at a junction where high-plains geography meets a network of vital seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Sweet Grass Creek and its many tributaries, including Ryan Cr and Hamilton Cr, which have carved out distinct features like Nash Gulch and Gunnerson Draw. This 2014 survey reveals a transition from natural creek systems to managed water resources, evidenced by the First Creek Reservoir in the southern reaches.

Transportation through this ranching country is anchored by Rapelje Rd and Sourdough Rd, which follow the subtle contours of the terrain. The map is particularly useful for those tracing the historical development of land divisions, as it clearly delineates the township and range boundaries including t3n r15e and t3n r16e, providing a precise look at the rural Montana infrastructure of the early 21st century.