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2024 Map of Samuelson Ranch

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Samuelson Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Custer National Forest anchors the northwestern corner of this territory in Powder River County, where the high-plains landscape is defined by a network of seasonal drainages and essential water sources. The map records a series of critical springs, including Manning Spring and Cain Spring, which have long served as vital landmarks in this arid ranching country. The central drainage of Pumpkin Creek snakes through the topography, joined by numerous tributaries such as Titus Creek, Sixmile Creek, and Fiftyfour Creek.

Surface transportation is largely limited to the corridors of Big Pumpkin Rd and Sonnette Rd, which trace the lowlands and provide access across the township lines. The transition from the protected forest land to the open range is evident, with the terrain carved by features like Winter Gulch. This modern survey provides a clear view of the water rights and road networks that sustain the remote ranching operations of this Montana landscape.