2020 Map of Bear Jaw Creek

About this map

Powder River drainage basins and high prairie terrain dominate this Custer County landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and man-made impoundments. The area is defined by its drainage systems, including the namesake Bear Jaw Cr and Kitty Spring Cr which carve through the undulating topography. Human modification of the landscape for ranching or agricultural purposes is evident through the placement of Corral Cr Reservoir, Willie Reservoir, and Morgan Cr Reservoir. These features suggest a reliance on managed water resources in this part of Montana. Connectivity is limited to rural routes such as Ash Creek Rd and RD 555, which navigate the various forks and creeks like Kimball Cr and Monarch Cr that eventually lead toward the river valley.