2011 Map of Elkhorn Creek West

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across the northern reaches of this Carter County landscape, marking a vital water source in the arid ranching country of southeastern Montana. The territory is defined by a dendritic network of drainages including Horse Creek, Elkhorn Creek, and Blacktail Creek, which carve through the plains. Ranching infrastructure is prominent, evidenced by small-scale water management projects like the Courtney Herefords Number 3 Dam and the J Oliver Number 1 Dam, highlighting the intersection of private agricultural needs and local geography. Transport through the area is maintained via established routes such as Camp Crook Rd and Albion Rd, which connect the isolated homesteads and grazing lands. The presence of the whimsically named Little Boy Blue Dam further illustrates the localized naming traditions of this rural prairie environment during the early 21st century.