McCone County stretches across a large rural area of northeastern Montana, with Circle as its only ranked city and the clearest road hub. Route 200 and Route 13 meet near Circle, while other county roads spread north, west, and south across sparsely settled country. The terrain-and-water map adds a different structure: Redwater River crosses the southern interior, Wolf Creek occupies the northeast, and several reservoir bays cut into the northwestern edge. The elevation map shows lower northern terrain and progressively higher rolling country toward the south. High-resolution JPG versions of the maps are available together in the download ZIP below.
The official McCone County website describes the county as lying south of the Missouri River and identifies Circle as the county seat and only incorporated community. That matches the supplied maps, where Circle is the dominant settlement reference. Away from Circle, roads become more widely spaced, and creek valleys, reservoir features, and relief become more useful for understanding location.
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Circle is the main road hub
On the general county map, Circle sits in the south-central-eastern part of McCone County. Route 200 crosses the area from west to east, while Route 13 runs north-south through the same general corridor. Route 252 provides another local reference just west of Circle.
Brockway lies to the southwest, with Route 253 extending farther south. Route 467 appears in the southeast, while Route 201 follows the far eastern side. In the northern half, Route 528 crosses the central interior and Route 536 serves the northwest.
Route 24 runs along much of the western side. Wolf Point and Frazer appear outside the northern boundary, while McCone City and Fort Peck are labeled beyond the northwest. These surrounding places are useful for orientation but are not inside the county. Current road conditions and seasonal restrictions should be checked separately.
Circle is the only ranked city on the city map
The city map contains one ranked place: Circle. Its printed index lists Circle at 514. This is a value embedded in the supplied map and should not be treated as a guaranteed current population estimate. Current demographic totals should be checked through recent U.S. Census Bureau data.
Circle lies in the south-central-eastern part of the county. The map labels Valley County to the north, Dawson and Richland counties to the east, Roosevelt County to the southwest, Prairie County to the west, and Garfield County to the northwest.
Because there is only one ranked city, the map contains no connector lines or mileage labels. No straight-line or driving distance should be inferred from the visual spacing. Actual trips should be checked on the general road map and with current navigation information.
Redwater River is the strongest southern drainage
The terrain-and-water map gives Redwater River a prominent role across the southern interior. The river enters through the southern extension and continues toward the east, collecting numerous smaller tributaries. It provides one of the clearest natural references for the rolling country south of Circle.
Horse Creek and Lost Creek run through the area north of Redwater River, while Mc Guire Creek and Nelson Creek occupy separate western valleys. Timber Creek appears near the southwest, and Hedstrom Lake provides a small but distinct landmark close to that drainage.
The terrain-and-water map is intended for geographic reference. It does not establish flood zones, water depth, parcel boundaries, water rights, navigation conditions, or safe stream crossings. Current field conditions should be checked through the appropriate official sources.
Reservoir bays and Wolf Creek distinguish the northern county
Several named bays line the northwestern edge: Milk Coulee Bay, Spring Creek Bay, Box Elder Creek Bay, and Mc Guire Creek Bay. These water inlets follow an irregular shoreline and provide some of the strongest landmarks in an area with relatively few town names.
Wolf Creek is the major named drainage on the northeastern side, and Chelsea Slough appears close to the northern boundary. O’Dell Coulee Reservoir sits farther inland in the north-central county and provides another useful water reference away from the major river valleys.
The northern half contains many shallow tributary valleys even where the road map looks open and sparse. Comparing the water and elevation maps shows how these channels occupy lower ground within otherwise rolling terrain.
Elevation ranges from about 593 to 1,047 meters
The elevation map reports an actual county range of about 593 to 1,047 meters, with a mean elevation near 753 meters. The northern boundary and much of the northeast appear in green, marking the lowest broad terrain on the map.
Higher rolling country becomes more common toward the center, south, and southeast. Redwater River, Horse Creek, and Lost Creek remain lower than the ridges around them, while several south-central uplands rise through yellow and brown.
Some higher ground also appears in the northwest, but the strongest concentration of elevation is in the southern half. The elevation map is intended for county-wide comparison only and should not be used as survey-grade or engineering-grade data for a specific property.
Circle and Redwater River provide a simple framework
A practical way to read McCone County is to begin with Circle and the Route 200-Route 13 intersection. Brockway and Route 253 help with the southwest, Route 24 explains the western edge, and routes 528 and 536 provide references for the more sparsely settled north.
Water features add the next layer. Redwater River, Horse Creek, and Lost Creek organize the southern half; Wolf Creek and O’Dell Coulee Reservoir help with the north and east; and the named bays provide distinctive reference points along the northwestern edge.
The WebP images embedded in the article are convenient for quick browsing. The high-resolution JPG files in the ZIP are better for printing or enlarging small road, creek, and reservoir labels. Because these are static reference maps, current road access and water conditions should be checked through current official information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the McCone County city map show distances between cities?
No. Circle is the only ranked city on the supplied city map, so there are no connector lines, straight-line distances, or road mileages to other cities.
Where is the highest terrain in McCone County?
The elevation map shows the highest rolling terrain mainly in the southern and southeastern parts of the county. The northern boundary and northeastern side are generally lower.
Can the 593–1,047 meter elevation range be used for a property or engineering project?
No. The range is a county-wide reference for comparing lower northern terrain with higher southern uplands. Precise site elevations should come from an authoritative source such as the USGS 3D Elevation Program and, when necessary, a professional survey.
Map File Information
Download the McCone County county, city, terrain-and-water, and elevation maps as high-resolution A3 JPG files.
- Included Files: county map, city map, terrain and water map, elevation map
- File Type: ZIP containing 4 JPG files
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Sources and References
County government and local background are available from the official McCone County website and the county’s About Circle, MT page, which identifies Circle as the county seat and only incorporated community.
Boundary and road-reference data can be checked through U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line Shapefiles. Hydrographic data are available from USGS National Hydrography, and elevation data through the USGS 3D Elevation Program.
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