2011 Map of Beebe SW

About this map

Jack Creek Divide defines the upper reaches of this Custer County landscape, where an intricate network of drainage basins reveals a history of water management and livestock ranching. Numerous small-scale reservoirs and dams, named for local figures or operations, punctuate the terrain. Notable examples include the A J Barta Number 1 Dam, Christensen Number 6 Dam, and Failing Number 4 Dam. These features, along with the Failings Number 2 Dam, suggest a highly managed prairie environment where every creek and fork is utilized. The map traces the winding paths of Nelson Creek, Prat Creek, and East Fork Ash Creek as they navigate the ridges and coulees. This 2011 survey captures the quiet, utilitarian infrastructure of Montana's high plains, highlighting the significance of water rights and family-named landmarks like Chinnick Creek and Maggie Creek in this sparse rural area.