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2011 Map of Cook Creek Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cook Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Cook Creek Reservoir and Cottonwood Reservoir anchor this 2011 topographic survey of the Rosebud County landscape. The area is defined by a complex network of intermittent water sources and drainage systems, including Bringoff Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and the West Fork Ash Creek. The presence of numerous named springs, such as the J O Spring, Cliff Spring, and Gentry Spring, suggests a landscape where specific water points were critical markers for ranching or land management in this part of Montana.

Cook Mountain rises as a prominent landmark in the southeastern portion of the quadrangle, overlooking the headwaters of Cook Creek. Other smaller catchments like Shy Reservoir and the Daily Creek Spring illustrate the localized efforts to manage water in this high-plains environment. The map captures a moment in the early 21st century when these geographic features remained the primary identifiers for this rural territory.