2017 Map of First Creek

About this map

Pumpkin Cr and its various tributaries define the drainage patterns across this part of Custer County, Montana. This 2017 survey illustrates the complex topography of the high plains, where the land is carved by seasonal watercourses like Second Cr, Third Cr, and Jack Cr. The map is characterized by a sparse road network, with Rd 538 serving as one of the few primary routes through the landscape. Landmarks such as Peterson Draw provide localized orientation in an area otherwise dominated by the natural branching of Johnson Cr and First Creek. The map provides a look at the modern-day configuration of Public Land Survey System townships, including T6N R49E and T5N R50E, which organize the vast open spaces of the eastern Montana rangeland.