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2017 Map of Simms

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Simms
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Simms anchors the northern edge of this landscape, where the high plains transition into the dramatic relief of the Sun River Valley. The topography is defined by significant landmarks such as Crown Butte and Eagle Rock, which rise sharply above the surrounding drainage networks. The area's agricultural development is clearly visible through the engineering of the Crown Butte Canal and Fort Shaw Canal, which divert water across a terrain otherwise dominated by seasonal watercourses like Little Muddy Cr and Birdtail Cr.

Several distinct coulees, including Cottonwood Coulee, Hickory Coulee, and Anderson Coulee, carve through the uplands, illustrating the natural erosion patterns of Cascade County. Local infrastructure is marked by rural thoroughfares such as Simms Cascade Rd and Old Fort Shaw Rd, connecting the scattered homesteads and ranches that define this portion of the Montana front range. This 2017 survey provides a precise look at the modern water management and road networks that sustain the local ranching economy.