2021 Map of Bear Creek

About this map

Thunder Basin National Grassland dominates this high plains landscape in Converse County, where the dry drainage systems of the Powder River Basin converge. The map documents a sparsely populated ranching territory defined by wide depressions and seasonal watercourses, including Phillips Draw, Hornbuckle Draw, and the uniquely named Stinking Water Cr. At the heart of the area lies the Hardy Ranch Airport, a private landing strip that serves as a vital point of contact in this open country. The southern portion of the survey is bounded by the Cheyenne River Divide, a topographical boundary that dictates the flow of the N Fork Bear Cr and S Fork Bear Cr. Evidence of historic transit and land management is visible through the remote Jennie Trail Rd and the broad expanse of Manning Flat.