2017 Map of Whiteside Ranch

About this map

Whiteside Ranch serves as a lone namesake landmark in this remote corner of Garfield County, marking a site of long-standing ranching tradition in the eastern Montana plains. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and drainage patterns, most notably the winding path of Little Dry Cr as it traverses the northern sections. The map reveals the intricate network of coulees and ridges that characterize this high-plains terrain, providing a contemporary perspective on land use and remote habitation in a region where settlement is measured in miles between neighbors. Researchers and land managers can trace the current infrastructure of rural life, from access roads to the subtle topography that dictates the movement of water and livestock across this vast range.