2017 Map of Youngquist Mine

About this map

The Youngquist Mine anchors the western edge of this ranching landscape in McCone County, Montana. This high-plains terrain is defined by a dendritic network of ephemeral drainages, where Denwoody Cr and Lone Tree Cr carve north-facing coulees. The distribution of water is critical in this environment, evidenced by the Groh Stock Reservoir, a localized hub for livestock management amidst the section lines. A modest network of gravel routes, including McKean Rd and Kasner Loop, provides the primary access across the rolling breaks between Horse Cr and Antelope Cr. The map illustrates the persistent intersection of resource extraction and open-range agriculture, with family-named roads like Mayberry Rd and Horse Creek Rd tracing the paths of long-standing regional homesteads.