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2024 Map of Zero

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Zero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Yellowstone River and Powder River converge in this eastern Montana landscape, creating a complex network of coulees and creeks that define the local geography. Small settlements including Zero, Blatchford, Benz, and Saugus dot the transport corridors, reflecting the area's history as a transit point. The map illustrates how human infrastructure adapts to the river’s path, with W Old Hwy 10 and the Milwaukee Rd following the valley floor.

Prominent hydrologic features like Baker Rapids and Gate Coulee highlight the erosive power of the water over time. The topography is further etched by numerous tributaries such as Camp Creek and Custer Creek, which carve through the plains. This modern survey captures the enduring relationship between these major waterways and the small communities that emerged along the rail and road networks connecting them.