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2011 Map of Spring Gulch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Tongue River meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, Montana, providing a lifeblood for the agricultural irrigation systems of the high plains. The landscape is defined by its drainage network, where names like Flying V Ditch, Four D Ditch, and FL Ditch indicate a history of water management for cattle ranching and farming. These man-made channels parallel the river, cutting across the valley floor to support the arid surrounding terrain.

Elevations rise away from the river into a series of named breaks and drainages. Local landmarks such as Spring Gulch, Deadman Gulch, and Dutch Hollow reveal the descriptive naming conventions of the region's early settlers. Transportation is centered on the Tongue River Rd and Rte 566, which follow the natural contours of the valley, connecting the scattered ranchlands between the river and seasonal watercourses like Anderson Creek and Fourmile Creek.