2015 Map of Cabin Creek NW

About this map

The Montana-Wyoming border cuts across the northern edge of this high-plains landscape, where the high point of Squaw Butte overlooks a complex network of drainage draws and seasonal creeks. The terrain is defined by the transition from the Powder River County rangeland into the northern reaches of Sheridan County. Water management and natural flow are central to the geography here, evidenced by the numerous named prongs and draws such as Schoolhouse Prong, Tanney Draw, and Sawmill Draw. Local transport relies on a sparse network of rural routes including Passaic Rd and Fence Creek Rd, which navigate the contours of the Seventysix Creek and Cabin Creek watersheds. This map captures the remote, open-range character of the borderlands during the early 21st century, illustrating how the physical geography dictated the placement of roads and boundary lines.