2024 Map of Baldy Peak

About this map

The drainage basins of Powder River County are defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and draws. Baldy Peak stands as the central high point of this landscape, surrounded by the headwaters of Butte Creek and its significant tributary, East Fork Butte Creek. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous named draws, including Tracks Draw and Marvin Draw, which historically influenced the movement of livestock and early settlers through these high plains. Transport is marked by the winding routes of Butte Creek Rd and Baldy Peak Rd, following the natural contours of the land. Other evocative local landmarks include Baking Powder Creek, Buttermilk Creek, and Coal Bank Creek, names that suggest the practical and geographic concerns of the area's early inhabitants and surveyors.