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2011 Map of The Horse Ranch

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Horse Ranch serves as a central landmark in this portion of Fergus County, where livestock and water management define the landscape. The geography is carved by a network of drainage systems, including Rose Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and the winding Armells Creek to the south. Management of these water resources is evidenced by significant local infrastructure such as the Taylor Reservoir Dam, Taylor Fish Dam, and Armells Reservoir Dam.

Transportation through this ranching country relies on established routes like East Suffolk Rd and the eponymous Horse Ranch Rd. The terrain is characterized by long erosional features typical of the region, specifically Deer Coulee and Murphy Coulee, which dictate the placement of roads and homesteads. This 2011 survey captures the modern configuration of these remote Montana holdings, documenting the critical relationship between the land, its water supply, and the grazing industry.