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2020 Map of South Bear Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Eldering Ranch and Hammond Ranch anchor this landscape of Treasure County, where the high plains break into a network of steep coulees and isolated buttes. The terrain is defined by dry-land ranching and the intricate drainage patterns of W Bear Cr and S Bear Cr flowing through the northern townships. Notable high points like Whiskey Butte and Bulldog Butte provide distinct landmarks in an area dominated by deep erosion features, including Hollister Coulee and Schrites Coulee.

Transport is limited to rugged backcountry routes such as Burnt Creek Rd and Iron Spring Rd, which connect the scattered holdings of Woods Water and Hope Ranch. In the southeast corner, the terrain drops toward the drainage of Sarpy Cr, reflecting the vital importance of water access in this arid region of eastern Montana. The map provides a clear record of land ownership and naming conventions in a sparsely populated ranching territory.