Big Dry Creek and its complex network of seasonal tributaries define this expansive section of Garfield County. The landscape is characterized by the meandering path of Lone Tree Creek and its secondary branch, North Fork Lone Tree Creek, which drain toward a central catchment area. Human activity is focused around the settlement of Steve Forks, located in the southern portion of the quadrangle where multiple drainages converge. The primary terrestrial artery through this ranching country is Lone Tree Rd, which provides access across the northern terrain. This survey illustrates the intricate relationship between the region's scattered settlements and the essential watercourses like Smoky Butte Creek that dictate the patterns of land use in this part of Montana.
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1954 · Jordan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Jordan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Jordan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1964 · Jordan
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Big Dry School
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Edwards
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1965 · Ziegele Coulee
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Biscuit Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Steve Forks
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Smoky Butte
USGS Topo · 1:24,000