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2011 Map of Wild Bill Flat East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wild Bill Flat East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Judith River carves a winding path through this portion of Fergus County, defining a landscape of high plateaus and deeply eroded drainages. The terrain is characterized by expansive level areas such as Wild Bill Flat and Whitaker Flat, which contrast with the intricate network of coulees that feed into the main river valley. Numerous seasonal waterways, including Plum Creek and Box Elder Creek, have etched significant relief into the earth, creating natural corridors through the rangeland.

Remote access to these drainages is provided by a sparse network of local routes, most notably 3 Mile Rd and the descriptively named Balky Horse Rd. Local landmarks such as Bear Springs and Bear Springs Coulee mark the transition from the upper flats to the river bottom. The map captures the specialized geography of central Montana, where water sources like Salt Cr and Threemile Coulee dictate the settlement and usage patterns of this high-plains environment.