2017 Map of Clubfoot Creek

About this map

Black Eagle Fork and the Saint Johns Fork flow through this section of the Birney District, where the drainage systems of the Rosebud County highlands are meticulously documented. The landscape is defined by its water sources, including family-named landmarks like Elliot Spring, B Heart Spring, and Rondeau Spring, which were vital for ranching and homesteading in this arid part of Montana. Transportation in the early 21st century remains tied to the historical routes of Cook Creek Rd and the Ashland-Birney Rd, which provide access to the remote draws and creek beds. From the headwaters of Clubfoot Cr to the reaches of Mission Cr, the map illustrates a terrain where water rights and access roads dictate the pattern of human presence and land use across the township and range boundaries.