2011 Map of Blacktail Creek SE

About this map

Powderville Rd serves as the primary artery through this pocket of Carter County, traversing a landscape defined by an intricate network of intermittent drainage. The hydrography is dominated by the namesake Blacktail Creek, which winds across the northern reaches of the quadrangle. Further south, the terrain is carved by the converging paths of Spring Creek, South Spring Creek, and Whitetail Creek, illustrating the complex watershed patterns typical of this Montana region. This 2011 survey captures the rural character of the area, showing the relationship between established thoroughfares like Powderville Rd and the natural watercourses like Alkali Creek that dictate the local topography. For those studying the rural infrastructure of southeast Montana, the map details the subtle contours and essential access routes that define land use in this corner of the state.