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2014 Map of Savage

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Yellowstone River dominates this portion of Richland County, carving a complex network of braids and islands across the landscape. The community of Savage sits on the western bank, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural and ranching country. Local history is anchored at the Riverview Cem south of town, while the engineering of the Main Canal and its path along the river bluffs illustrates the area's reliance on water management for survival on the plains.

Dynamic river features including Elk Island, Crittenden Island, and Beaver Island define the shifting geography of the valley floor. To the west, the terrain rises into the dissected breaks of Peabody Coulee and Garden Coulee, leading toward the high ground of Valentine Flat. This survey effectively captures the intersection of natural river navigation and human infrastructure, from the Po in town to the various county roads that bridge the gaps between coulees.