2017 Map of Zero

About this map

Yellowstone River and Powder River converge in this section of eastern Montana, where the river-and-rail landscape is defined by the legacy of early 20th-century transport. The map documents the persistent footprints of small settlements like Zero, Blatchford, and Saugus, which sit along the established corridors of the Milwaukee Rd and W Old Hwy 10. The irrigation infrastructure of the Shirley Main Canal highlights the agricultural modification of the river valley, while the Powder River Bridge serves as a critical crossing point near the confluence. From the Baker Rapids to the carved terrain of Gate Coulee, the map reveals a landscape of high prairie breaks and drainage networks, including Custer Cr and Coal Mine Cr, providing a detailed look at the boundary between Custer and Prairie Counties.