2024 Map of Deep Creek

About this map

Pryor serves as the primary settlement within this transition zone between Yellowstone and Big Horn counties. The landscape is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, with Pryor Creek and its many tributaries, including the curiously named Fourth of July Creek and Smallpox Creek, carving through the local topography. This 2024 USGS survey highlights how modern infrastructure, such as the Pryor St Xavier Hwy, follows the natural contours of the land, connecting this remote region to the larger transit network. The map reveals a complex hydrographic pattern where Deep Creek and Middle Creek flow through deep valleys, reflecting the erosion-carved character of this part of southern Montana. For those researching the geography of the Crow Reservation area, the interplay of local roads like Pryor Rd and family-named landmarks like Hay Creek offers a clear view of current land use and settlement patterns.