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2014 Map of The Knob

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of The Knob
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Knob rises above the dramatic landscape of eastern Custer County, serving as a primary landmark in a region defined by intricate drainages and the elevated terrain of The Pine Hills. This 2014 survey captures the complex topography of the Montana badlands, where water sources like Ice Cave Spring and Knob Spring were historically vital for livestock and early travelers. The map illustrates a network of deep-cut drainages, including Black Canyon and Cottonwood Cr, which carve through the sedimentary layers typical of the area.

Transportation through this high-plains environment is anchored by Us-12, while unpaved routes like Wolf Creek Rd and Squirrel Ridge Rd follow the natural contours of the ridges and valley floors. This modern record of the land preserves the names of small water features such as McFarland Reservoir and Levalley Cr, documenting the continued importance of water management in this arid cattle-country landscape.