2017 Map of Bear Jaw Creek

About this map

Bear Jaw Creek flows through the center of this drainage basin in eastern Custer County, shaping a landscape defined by seasonal water management and livestock ranching. The topographic record shows several critical catchment points, including Corral Cr Reservoir and Willie Reservoir, which provide essential water resources for this arid region. The eastern boundary is marked by the valley of the Powder River, which remains a vital corridor for travel and ranching access. Numerous smaller drainages such as Kitty Spring Cr and Morgan Cr feed into the primary creek systems, carving deep coulees into the Montana plains. Transportation in this area is limited to a few arterial routes like Powder River Rd and Ash Creek Rd, which link the isolated homesteads and grazing lands to the broader region during the 2010s.