2024 Map of Forty Creek

About this map

Mizpah Rd cuts a lone path through this drainage basin in Custer County, following the winding course of Mizpah Creek as it moves through the Montana landscape. This contemporary survey details a complex network of ephemeral waterways and coulees, where named features like Dawson Coulee and Windmill Creek define the local topography. The map illustrates a landscape primarily organized by ranching and grazing boundaries, centered around the confluence of many small tributaries. Highlighting the hydrologic patterns of the region, the survey traces the distinct branches of Forty Creek, including West Forty Creek and East Forty Creek, alongside other descriptively named waters like Double Corral Creek and Bridge Creek. The arrangement of these labels reveals the essential reliance on water sources in this part of the state, serving as a primary reference for those studying land use and historical water rights in the area.