2017 Map of Fort Howes

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape, where the high plains of southern Montana are carved by a network of drainage systems. The map centers on the border between Rosebud and Powder River counties, a region defined by complex hydrology and named springs. Ranching and land management are evident through the numerous water catchments like Simon Reservoir, Dunning Reservoir, and the skeptically named Doubtful Reservoir. Significant elevation markers include Stag Rock Mtn and Taylor Butte, which rise above the surrounding drainages of Otter Cr and Paget Cr. The settlement at Fort Howes serves as a primary reference point in this sparsely populated area, which remains dominated by open range and public forest land. Modern access is primarily facilitated via Otter Creek Rd, which follows the natural valley of the creek it names.