2014 Map of Box Elder Creek

About this map

Box Elder Creek and its complex network of seasonal tributaries define this expansive landscape in southeastern Montana. The drainage system, including Pumpkin Creek and Two Moons Creek, illustrates the erosional patterns characteristic of the Powder River Basin. Human presence is marked primarily by ranching and access roads such as Riley-Lockwood Rd and Merchant Cut Across Rd, which follow the natural contours of the coulees and creek beds. The map details a remote section of the High Plains where water sources like Kiwah Creek and Salty Creek were vital for land management. These named features, along with Camp Creek Rd, trace the established routes through the rugged sections of T1S and T2S, providing a clear picture of rural land use and the importance of specific watercourses in this arid environment.