2017 Map of Dead Boy Divide

About this map

Dead Boy Divide dominates the central topography of this corner of Carter County, separating the drainages of the Dead Boy Cr and its northern fork from the tributaries that flow toward the Little Missouri. The landscape is defined by a complex network of reservoirs and ephemeral draws, reflecting the critical importance of water management in this arid stretch of eastern Montana. Names like Cheyenne Reservoir, Sioux Reservoir, and Navaho Reservoir suggest a commemorative mapping of the region's indigenous history alongside cattle-country features like the Soda Lakes. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the intersection of Lone Tree Rd and Chalk Buttes Rd, which follow the higher ground between the winding banks of Buffalo Cr and Chito Cr.