2017 Map of Stratford Hill

About this map

Stratford Hill and McCormick Hill anchor this topographic survey of Yellowstone County, defining a landscape carved by a dense network of drainages and seasonal watercourses. The terrain is characterized by the divide between the Blue Cr and Wyman Cr watersheds, where high ridges are accessed by local routes such as Stratford Hill Rd and Hillcrest Rd. To the south, the headwaters of Fourth-of-July Cr and Cottonwood Cr flow from the slopes of the prominent hills, while the eastern portion of the quadrangle is drained by Kent Cr and Monument Cr. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey map illustrates a contemporary view of these Montana highlands, showing how modern ranch roads and property boundaries follow the natural contours of the drainages.