2017 Map of Dry Blood Creek West

About this map

Dry Blood Creek and its intermittent tributaries carve through the heart of Petroleum County, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and the Welter Divide Road corridor. This modern survey illustrates the expansive grazing lands and complex topography typical of the central Montana plains during the early 21st century. The network of drainages, including the South Fork Dry Blood Creek and Box Elder Creek, highlights how water erosion has shaped the local elevation patterns. Navigational infrastructure is limited to rural routes like Nunn Road, which traverses the sectional boundaries established by the Public Land Survey System, specifically marking townships t17n r25e and t17n r26e. For those researching local land use or geographic shifts in this region, the map provides a precise record of the drainage basins and the few maintained roads that provide access to this isolated section of the state.