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2024 Map of Timber Hill

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Timber Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate this high-plains landscape in Carter County, characterized by a complex system of draws and springs that once supported early grazing and homesteading efforts. The terrain is marked by significant hydrological features, including the Brewer Reservoir and Gengen Reservoir, alongside numerous named water sources such as Maverick Spring Number 2 and Big Noise Spring. This network of springs suggests the critical importance of reliable water in this semi-arid region of Montana.

Local history is anchored by the Pioneer Cem, located near the intersection of Cheesman Draw and Blacktail Draw. The map details the ranching and timber-related infrastructure of the area, from the Belltower Divide and Timber Hill heights to the remote paths of the Pot Hole Trl and McClary Road Trl. These trails and roads, including Tie Creek Rd, trace the drainage basins of Tie Creek and North Fork Plum Creek, illustrating the logistical layout of the forest and its surrounding range land.