2011 Map of Alzada NW

About this map

Arbuckle Dam sits at the heart of this high-plains landscape in Carter County, anchoring a drainage network defined by the seasonal flow of many tributary systems. The terrain is intricately etched by the branching paths of North Cottonwood Creek and South Cottonwood Creek as they move toward their confluence, while the northern reaches are dominated by the parallel courses of North Butte Creek and South Butte Creek. This 2011 survey captures the remote rangeland character of southeastern Montana, showing a topography where water management and natural hydrology dictate the placement of local roads and land use. Minor watercourses like Hamilton Creek and Short Creek further illustrate the complex watershed that characterizes this corner of the state, providing a clear record of the area's physical geography in the early twenty-first century.