2014 Map of Burnett Creek

About this map

Rock Creek Canyon anchors the southwestern reaches of this Valley County landscape, where the deeply carved drainages of the Missouri River watershed define the terrain. The map captures an era of ranching and remote infrastructure in the early 21st century, centered on the confluence of several prominent coulees including Big Coulee and Badland Coulee. Human activity is primarily traced through specialized access routes like the Hinsdale Livestock Rd and Rock Creek Rd, which navigate the high benches between watercourses. Water management in this arid environment is evidenced by the Desert Claim Reservoir in the west. The drainage network is complex, with Willow Cr and Burnett Cr cutting through the central sections, while the headwaters of Chisholm Cr and W Fork Bitter Cr mark the eastern and southern boundaries.