2017 Map of Cactus Creek East

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves through this borderland where Carter County, Montana, meets Harding County, South Dakota. This high plains landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including Cactus Creek and the multiple branches of Beaver Dam Creek. The map documents a sparsely settled ranching environment where the Little Missouri Road serves as a primary north-south artery for those navigating the wide-open terrain. The topography reveals the subtle but persistent influence of water on the land, with numerous named seasonal and perennial streams like Bickerdike Creek and Thompson Creek dissecting the plateaus. This 2017 survey provides a clear view of the cadastral grid and state boundary lines in an area where the natural geography of the river valley dictates the local movement and land use.