2014 Map of Dutchman Creek

About this map

The Blue Mud Hills dominate the northern horizon of this landscape in Carter County, Montana, where a complex network of ephemeral drainages carves through the high plains. The terrain is defined by the convergence of several major creek systems, most notably Dutchman Cr, Cabin Cr, and the extensive branching of the Corral Creek watershed. This 2014 survey reveals a territory almost entirely devoid of concentrated settlements, instead showing the sparse infrastructure of ranching country. The presence of Ridgeway Ridge Rd provides the primary transit corridor across the central and eastern portions of the map. Tracing the paths of N Fork Corral Cr, S Fork Corral Cr, and Flat Cr across the township and range lines illustrates the natural drainage patterns that have historically dictated land use and property boundaries in this corner of the state.