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2020 Map of Sayle

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Sayle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Sayle stands as a focal point in this portion of Powder River County, where the high plains meet the managed timberlands of the Custer National Forest. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of water management, characterized by numerous small-scale water storage features like Bloom Cr Reservoir Number One, Yankee Reservoir, and Antelope Reservoir. These scattered catchments, essential for ranching and resource management in this arid environment, follow the natural drainage patterns of Plum Cr and its various prongs.

Prominent landmarks such as Diamond Butte provide vertical relief against the creek bottoms and gulches. The survey captures the remote character of the region, where transportation is dictated by routes like Highline Rd and natural features such as Dutch Gulch. The prevalence of named springs, including Hailstone Spring and Plum Creek Corral Spring, underscores the critical importance of reliable water sources for both the forest service and local land use at the start of the 2020s.