2024 Map of Cook Creek Butte

About this map

Buffalo Jump stands as a prominent archaeological landmark in this section of the Montana high plains, marking a site used for ancient bison hunting. The landscape is defined by the high point of Cook Creek Butte and the winding drainages of East Fork Muddy Creek and Wild Hog Creek. The 2024 survey documents the rugged county line between Big Horn Co and Rosebud Co, where the land is primarily characterized by natural water sources such as Saint Johns Spring. The intricate network of coulees and forks, including Longjaw Coulee and Black Eagle Fork, suggests a landscape where movement follows the natural contours of the stream beds. These drainages, such as Clubfoot Creek and Paddy Creek, provide vital water in a region defined by its sprawling, open-range topography and sparse road network along Cook Creek Rd.