2023 Map of Cottonwood Creek

About this map

Yellowstone River flows across the northern edge of this landscape, anchoring the geographic orientation of the region just east of the Billings metropolitan area. The settlement of Lockwood occupies the Northwest corner, representing a significant residential and industrial hub within Yellowstone County. The map details the transition from the river valley into the broken terrain and drainages that define this portion of the Montana plains. The presence of major transportation corridors intersecting near the river highlights the area's importance as a gateway for commerce and travel through the valley. This 2023 survey serves as a precise record of contemporary land use, infrastructure, and water systems in a rapidly growing part of the state.