2020 Map of Cactus Creek East

About this map

The Little Missouri River carves a winding path through this corner of Carter County, where the high plains of Montana meet South Dakota. This landscape is defined by its intricate drainage networks, with numerous seasonal watercourses like Cactus Creek and Cottonwood Creek feeding into the main river valley. The map documents the vast survey townships that organized the settlement of the American West, including t5s r62e, t6s r62e, and t6s r63e. These surveyed grids overlay a complex topography of draws and creeks, such as Enerson Creek and Thompson Creek, illustrating how the land was partitioned despite its uneven terrain. Farther south, the headwaters of the Beaver Dam Creek system, including the North Fork and South Fork, indicate the hydraulic importance of this area to the local ranching geography.