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2011 Map of Spencer Point

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spencer Point
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Abels Ranch and the eponymous Spencer Point anchor this landscape in Valley County, Montana, where a network of coulees and seasonal creeks define the drainage of the Missouri River plateau. The drainage pattern is exceptionally dense, characterized by the winding path of Larb Creek and its many tributaries, including Second Creek, Third Creek, and Fourth Creek. These waterways have carved numerous named depressions into the prairie, such as McNab Coulee, Dead Horse Coulee, and Hadley Coulee.

Infrastructure in this portion of the Montana plains is minimal, primarily consisting of remote routes like Beaver Creek Rd and Spring Farm Rd. Smaller landmarks like Romo Dam and Pack Rat Coulee provide essential orientation points for land management and ranching operations. The map illustrates the specialized nomenclature of the Northern Plains, where features like Lost Coulee and Coon Coulee reflect the local geography and historical land use of the High Line region.