2014 Map of Taffy Ridge

About this map

The Missouri River forms a significant boundary in this corner of Montana, separating Blaine and Fergus counties. This landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where the river has carved deep through the high plains. Navigation and crossing points are central to the area's history, marked here by Bird Rapids and the route of Stafford Ferry Rd. Moving away from the water, the terrain rises into prominent plateaus including Whiskey Ridge, Taffy Ridge, and Cutbank Ridge. This 2014 survey documents a sparsely populated ranching landscape, where the primary human footprint consists of a limited network of gravel roads such as Whiskey Ridge Rd and Blackwelder Rd. Smaller seasonal drainage systems like Taffy Cr and Cutbank Cr intersect the ridges, creating a complex network of coulees and draws typical of the Missouri River Breaks region.