2011 Map of Davis Creek East

About this map

Saddle Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this eastern Montana landscape, anchoring a drainage network of seasonal and perennial waterways. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the remote character of Carter County, where the terrain is defined by the winding paths of Whitetail Creek and South Spring Creek. The map documents a sparsely developed area, with Ridge Rd serving as one of the few named transportation corridors through the open country. Water remains the primary geographical feature, with Dry Creek and its tributary South Dry Creek cutting across the central plains, eventually meeting with Davis Creek and Cabin Creek to the south and east. The concentration of named coulees and creek beds reflects the importance of water resources in this ranching-oriented region of the Great Plains.