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2020 Map of Whitcomb Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Whitcomb Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Whitcomb Lake and the surrounding high plains of Phillips County define this 2020 landscape, where drainage patterns and water management dictate the settlement of the land. The topography is marked by distinctive depressions and seasonal watercourses, most notably the broad basin of The Big Sag and the winding path of Flat Cr. The presence of the Emond Ranch suggests the enduring importance of large-scale ranching in this portion of Montana, supported by vital water infrastructure like the First Creek Reservoir.

The terrain is further segmented by numerous drainage coulees, including Alkali Coulee, North Fork Sheep Coulee, and South Fork Sheep Coulee. These features, along with the intermittent flow of First Cr, illustrate the complex hydrology of the region. This survey serves as a detailed record of land use and natural landmarks within the Public Land Survey System townships of T26N R30E and T25N R30E.