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1980 Map of Taylor Hills

Name: 1980 Topographic Map of Taylor Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The Taylor Hills dominate this high-plains landscape in southeastern Montana, where the watershed is defined by the Dead Boy Divide. This 1980 survey captures a region of sparse settlement characterized by extensive rangeland and isolated water sources. The drainage network is complex, featuring Boxelder Creek, Sand Creek, and the seasonal Soda Lakes to the northwest. Historical land use is evident through features like the Lone Tree Road, which winds through the southern hills, and various water management markers such as a Drill Hole and scattered Well sites.

The map reveals a landscape shaped by intermittent waterflow, as seen in the numerous named draws including Carr Draw, Keffner Draw, and Soft Water Draw. To the north, the terrain transitions into the valleys of Big Ramme Creek and Buffalo Creek. This area of Carter County remains an important record of the open ranching country before modern developments, preserving the original nomenclature of local landmarks like the Corral and Lone Tree Creek.