2011 Map of Buck Mountain

About this map

Buck Mountain stands as a central topographic point in this high plains landscape of Custer County, Montana. The drainage patterns here are complex and well-defined, with numerous seasonal and perennial waterways like Little Cottonwood Creek and Wolf Creek carving through the terrain. Evidence of ranching and land management appears in the form of the Ogdahl Number 3 Dam, a small-scale water control feature that highlights the importance of resource management in this arid region. The area is characterized by distinct peaks and ridges, including Sunrise Peak, Baldy Peak, and the Blue Mountains, which provide a sense of the local relief. Various smaller tributaries such as Cedar Canyon Creek and Trough Creek feed into the larger creek systems, while isolated water sources like Log Spring suggest the traditional locations of crucial water points for early travelers and livestock in the open range.