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2017 Map of South Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Little Snowy Mountains rise along the southern edge of this Montana landscape, where the Lewis & Clark National Forest transitions into the high plateau country of Fergus and Golden Valley counties. This environment is characterized by distinct topographic steps, most notably Middle Bench and South Bench, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages. Local family and cemetery history is anchored by Pine Grove Cem, located near the foothills.

A complex system of watercourses, including N Fork Flatwillow Cr and S Fork Flatwillow Cr, defines the drainage patterns between the benches. The presence of a Gravel Pit and names like Fivemile Coulee and Posey Spring suggest a landscape primarily utilized for ranching and resource extraction. Rural access is maintained via specialized routes such as Snowy Mtn Rd and Turkey Parallel, which navigate the elevation changes of the snowy mountain foothills.