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2014 Map of Zero

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Yellowstone River and Powder River converge in this eastern Montana landscape, creating a critical junction for transportation and hydrology. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Gate Coulee and Yellowstone Coulée, which drain toward the wide river valleys. Along the western banks, the historic influence of the Milwaukee Rd is evident, tracing a route through the small settlements of Saugus and Zero. These locations, along with Blatchford and Benz, mark the modest rail and road stops that once served this cattle-ranching region.

Water features dominate the eastern half of the map, where the Powder River meanders north to meet the Yellowstone, crossed by the Powder River Bridge. Numerous seasonal drainages such as Camp Cr, Coal Mine Cr, and Sand Cr cut through the breaks, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of the Custer and Prairie County line. Modern transit follows the corridor of Old Highway 10 W, reflecting the long-standing importance of this river-gap passage.