2014 Map of Cactus Creek West

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across this southeastern corner of Montana, carving a complex drainage network through the high plains of Carter County. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape defined by its riparian arteries and the large-scale grid of the Public Land Survey System. Tributaries such as Cactus Cr and Cottonwood Cr feed into the river system, which remains the primary geological and geographical anchor for the region. The map highlights the sparse infrastructure of the early 21st century, where the local economy and movement are channeled along routes like Little Missouri Rd and Bickerdyke Rd. This area, characterized by its drainages like Plum Cr and Elkhorn Cr, provides a detailed look at the ranching and range land layout in one of the state's most easterly reaches, bordering the North Dakota and South Dakota lines.