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2014 Map of Zempel Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Zempel Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Big Porcupine Cr carves a central path through this section of Rosebud County, where the high plains are defined by a complex network of coulees and seasonal drainages. The landscape is characterized by its drainage patterns, including Sun Coulee, Badland Coulee, and Nelson Coulee, which draw water toward the larger creek system. In the southeast, Zempel Lake serves as a primary water feature in an otherwise arid stretch of terrain.

Human activity is recorded through ranching infrastructure and isolated rural routes. Access is provided by Kerns Rd and Big Porcupine Rd, while more specific land use is suggested by Ferguson Ranch Ln. The map also captures the confluence and proximity of several major tributaries, including W Blacktail Cr and E Blacktail Cr, illustrating the hydrological significance of the area within the broader Missouri River watershed.