2024 Map of Ash Creek West

About this map

The Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge occupies the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a protected expanse where the high plains meet the drainages of the Missouri River system. This central Montana terrain is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal waterways, including the South Fork Box Creek and North Fork Box Creek in the north, while the namesake Ash Creek and its tributaries meander through the central and eastern sections. A significant topographic landmark, Coal Bank Hill, rises in the northwest, signaling the presence of localized geological formations that historically influenced regional naming and navigation. Apart from the established track of Haxby Rd, the area is sparsely developed, reflecting the open grazing and conservation character of Garfield County. The drainage patterns of Cat Creek and Lone Tree Creek further illustrate the water-carved breaks typical of this prairie environment.