1995 Map of Coleman Draw

About this map

Custer National Forest defines the character of this Montana landscape, where the survival of ranching and industry depends entirely on scattered water sources. The map reveals a sophisticated network of groundwater management, featuring numerous named wells and reservoirs like Coal Mine Project Well, Gaskill Reservoir, and Detborn Reservoir that sustain activity in the high plains. Local life and labor are centered around landmarks like the Home Creek School and the Bryan Mine Spring, while the terrain is marked by prominent elevations such as Red Top Hill. The drainage patterns of West Fork Prairie Creek and Home Creek shape the distribution of these resources across the Powder River County rangeland. This survey, updated with 1990s data, provides a clear view of the intersections between natural springs like Stafford Spring and the man-made infrastructure necessary for life in the eastern Montana backcountry.