2017 Map of Bloom Creek

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, where the high plains of southeastern Montana are defined by a network of seasonal drainages and essential ranching water sources. The Powder River meanders through the southern reaches of the quadrangle, flanked by Dutch Gulch and fed by intermittent tributaries like Bloom Creek and Plum Creek. The topography is shaped by livestock agriculture and water management, evidenced by numerous named reservoirs including Rimrock Reservoir, Swope Reservoir, and Bull Reservoir. Critical transportation routes for this isolated ranching country, such as Moorehead Rd and Big Powder River E Rd, follow the natural contours of the river valley and ridges. These features, alongside Wolf Den Spring, illustrate a landscape where every water source is identified and significant for survival and industry.