2020 Map of Circle L Creek

About this map

The Tongue River valley carves through the heart of this Custer County landscape, defining the local geography and transport patterns of eastern Montana. Flowing generally northward, the river is the primary drainage for a network of intermittent streams, including Wolf Cr and the namesake Circle L Cr. These waterways create a complex series of draws and ridges that characterize the terrain. Along the eastern bank, the Tongue River Rd follows the natural contours of the valley, providing the primary north-south connection for this ranching and grazing country. The map captures the organized layout of the Public Land Survey System, showing several townships such as t5n r47e and t5n r48e, which historically partitioned the land for settlement. Other notable drainages appearing on this sheet include Dry Cr, Nelson Cr, and Kennedy Cr, each contributing to the highly dissected landscape typical of the region.