
Blacktail Creek and its many seasonal tributaries define this corner of Carter County, where the landscape is shaped by the drainage patterns of the northern plains. This topographic study reveals a terrain of subtle elevation changes, punctuated by the wide expanse of Beaver Flats in the northeast. The map illustrates the sparsely populated nature of the region, where infrastructure is limited to essential connectors like Powderville Rd. Water is the primary geographic anchor, with the winding paths of Spring Creek, South Spring Creek, and Whitetail Creek etching into the prairie. These watercourses remain vital landmarks for navigating the township and range system, which organizes the vast open sections of eastern Montana.
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1954 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Blacktail Creek NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Blacktail Creek SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Board Corral Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Blacktail Creek SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Beaver Flats South
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Chalk Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000