The Little Missouri River meanders through this portion of Carter County, shaping a drainage system defined by a network of intermittent tributaries. The hydrological landscape is anchored by Elkhorn Creek in the south and Cottonwood Creek to the north, reflecting the riparian patterns of the Montana plains. Transportation in this era is concentrated along a few key corridors, notably Cottonwood Creek Rd and Camp Crook Rd, which provide access through the open terrain. Smaller watercourses like Cactus Creek and Blacktail Creek further segment the land, illustrating the natural boundaries that influenced grazing and early land use in this part of the state.
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1954 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1956 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1965 · Ekalaka
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1980 · Cactus Creek West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Finger Buttes East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Albion
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Elkhorn Creek East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Capitol NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Elkhorn Creek West
USGS Topo · 1:24,000