2011 Map of Coal Bank Spring

About this map

Harris Creek and Muster Creek define the drainage patterns of this sparsely developed Custer County landscape during the early 21st century. The map reveals an environment where water management is critical for land use, evidenced by the presence of Kountz Number 2 Dam and Cap Rock Number 4 Dam. These structures, along with Coal Bank Spring, highlight the importance of specific water sources in this part of Montana. Transportation is limited to a few named thoroughfares such as Reed Rd and Caprock Rd, which provide access to the drainages of Sand Creek and its tributary, West Fork Sand Creek. This survey captures a moment in time where the terrain remains largely defined by its natural watercourses and small-scale infrastructure rather than urban expansion.