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2011 Map of Savage SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Valentine Flat characterizes the upper reaches of this Eastern Montana landscape, where the topography is defined by an intricate network of drainages and small-scale water management. The 2011 U.S. Geological Survey data shows a terrain shaped by ranching and grazing needs, notably marked by the Smith Creek Grazing District Dam and the Temple Dam. These structures are essential for managing water resources in an arid environment where seasonal flows are critical.

A complex hydrological system of ephemeral and permanent waterways, including Dry Creek, the North Fork Dry Creek, and Cottonwood Creek, carves through the region. In the south, Castle Creek adds to the drainage pattern. This survey captures a specific moment in the land-use history of Richland County, where the infrastructure of grazing districts and named topographic flats illustrate the intersection of natural geography and the cattle-raising economy of the northern plains.