2014 Map of Alkali Creek

About this map

Alkali Cr and its many tributaries carve through this portion of Rosebud County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent watercourses and high plains topography. The map illustrates a sparse, ranch-oriented region organized by the Public Land Survey System, with boundaries for t12n r43e, t11n r43e, and t10n r43e marking the vast sections of Montana's open country. Transport is focused on Road 203, which serves as a primary east-west artery through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Researchers can trace the dendritic drainage patterns of Lone Tree Cr, Hay Cr, and the northern forks of Sunday Creek, which together reveal the natural hydrology that dictates land use in this semi-arid environment. The detailed contouring provides insight into the subtle elevation shifts between the creek beds and the surrounding ridges.