2017 Map of Cat Creek NW

About this map

Cottonwood Creek and Blood Creek carve a series of drainages across this central Montana landscape, defining the rugged topography of Petroleum County. This 2017 survey shows a region where the land is strictly organized by the Public Land Survey System, as evidenced by the convergence of townships t17n r27e, t17n r28e, t16n r27e, and t16n r28e. The few arterial roads that cross these sections, such as Tincan Hill Rd and Koenig Dr, follow the natural contours and section lines of the high plains. The landscape is characterized by its isolation and the intricate network of coulees and ridges that drain toward the primary watercourses, illustrating the persistent ranching and open-range character of the territory.