2020 Map of Bearshack Creek

About this map

The Big Sheep Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Eastern Montana quadrangle, defining the drainage patterns across the McCone Co and Prairie Co line. This high-country terrain is dissected by a network of seasonal watercourses, including the central Bearshack Cr and the various branches of Tusler Cr. The topography reveals a sparsely settled ranching landscape where local travel depends on long-established routes like Union Rd and Prairie Rd. A notable landmark, the Lower Summit, sits in the northeastern portion of the map, overlooking the headwaters of Dry Ash Cr. The transition from the rugged highlands to the more open creek valleys highlights the geographic isolation of this territory, where water sources such as Pasture Cr and the Middle Fork Bad Route Cr were vital for both land surveying and livestock.