Tag archives for Montana

Silver Bow Creek-Jefferson River drainage divide area landform origins along continental divide, Silver Bow and Jefferson Counties, Montana, USA

Abstract: This essay uses topographic map evidence to interpret landform origins in the region between Silver Bow Creek and the Jefferson River along the east–west continental divide in Silver Bow and Jefferson Counties, Montana. The continental divide in the north half of the study region is oriented in a north to south direction and serves […]

Gallatin River-Yellowstone River drainage divide area landform origins in the northern Gallatin Range, Montana, USA

Abstract: The Gallatin River-Yellowstone River drainage divide area in the northern Gallatin Range discussed here is located in south central Montana a short distance north of Yellowstone National Park and this essay interprets landform origins using topographic map evidence. The Gallatin Range is located between the north-northwest and north oriented Gallatin River to the west […]

Big Dry Creek-Little Dry Creek drainage divide area landform origins in northeast Montana, USA

A geomorphic history based on topographic map evidence Abstract: The Big Dry Creek-Little Dry Creek drainage divide area discussed here is located in eastern Montana, USA. Although detailed topographic maps of the Big Dry Creek-Little Dry Creek drainage divide area have been available for more than fifty years detailed map evidence has not previously been […]

Beaver Creek-Birch Creek drainage divide area landform origins in Hill and Chouteau Counties, Montana, USA

A geomorphic history based on topographic map evidence Abstract: The Beaver Creek-Birch Creek drainage divide area is located in Hill and Chouteau Counties, Montana, USA and includes high Bear Paw Mountain regions.Beaver Creek is a north oriented Milk River tributary and Birch Creek is a south-oriented Missouri River tributary. Although detailed topographic maps of the […]

Judith River-Musselshell River drainage divide area landform origins in Fergus County, Montana, USA

A geomorphic history based on topographic map evidence Abstract: The Judith River-Musselshell River drainage divide area discussed here is located in Fergus County, Montana, USA. Although detailed topographic maps of the Fergus County Judith River-Musselshell River drainage divide area have been available for more than fifty years detailed map evidence has not previously been used […]