2020 Map of Cat Creek NW

About this map

The drainage of Blood Cr dominates the northern reaches of this Petroleum County landscape, where the deeply dissected terrain of the Missouri River breaks defines the topography. The map reveals a sparsely populated ranching or grazing territory where infrastructure is limited to fundamental arterial routes like Tincan Hill Rd and Koenig Dr. These roads follow the high ground and natural contours of the land, providing access between the upland plateaus and the valley floors. To the south, the watershed of Cottonwood Cr carves its own path through the badlands, illustrating the characteristic erosional patterns of central Montana. This 2020 survey is essential for understanding the modern layout of these remote section lines and township boundaries, including T17N R27E and T16N R28E, in a region where the natural watercourse remains the primary geographical landmark.