2024 Map of Catlin Spring

About this map

Catlin Spring and the South Fork Smith River define the hydrography of this Meagher County landscape, where the high plains meet the headwaters of the Missouri River system. The terrain is a network of drainage basins, with Potter Creek and Fords Creek cutting through the northern reaches, while Cottonwood Creek and Hussey Creek flow toward the central valley. The human footprint is oriented around ranching and transport, marked by local corridors like Feddes Rd and Rostad Rd. The presence of the White Sulphur Springs Airport near the northern boundary and the Wertz Reservoir to the southwest highlights the importance of water management and regional connectivity in this portion of Montana. The map reflects a modern rural environment where historic property lines from the Public Land Survey System still dictate the alignment of roads such as Sixteen Mile Rd.