2005 Map of Capitol Rock

About this map

Capitol Rock stands as a prominent landmark within the expansive timberlands of Custer National Forest, marking a landscape where the high plains of the Montana-South Dakota border transition into the Long Pines region. This 2005 revision highlights a sparse ranching economy, where family-named holdings like Schell-Long Pines Ranch and B Padden Ranch are anchored by vital water sources such as Wickham Spring No 1 and Coyote Spring. The infrastructure reflects the remote nature of the area, centered on the Plainview Sch (Abandoned) along Tie Creek Road. The southeastern corner of the map reveals the winding course of the Little Missouri River, which drains the various draws and reservoirs like West Lindsay Reservoir that sustain livestock in this arid borderland.