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2017 Map of The Arch

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of The Arch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this Montana landscape, where the terrain shifts from open coulees into the protected timberlands of the Little Belt Mountains region. The namesake geological formation The Arch is situated above Arch Coulee, serving as a primary landmark in a territory defined by its complex drainage systems. Watercourses like Big Otter Cr and Old Geyser Cr have carved deep incisions into the topography, creating the distinct coulees that dictate travel and land use in this part of Judith Basin County.

Local roads such as Otter Creek Rd and McCarthy Crk Rd trace these natural corridors, providing access to the higher elevations and remote canyon reaches. This 2017 survey reflects the persistent character of this ranching and forest boundary, documenting the network of private lanes like Sharptail Ln and rugged routes including Limestone Canyon Rd that serve the area's isolated residents and forest managers.