2011 Map of Freeman Creek

About this map

Hodges Creek and Glendive Creek dominate this eastern Montana landscape, illustrating the drainage patterns of the high plains in Dawson County. The map provides a look at the rural infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century, defined by a grid of local routes such as Hodges Rd and Baird Butte Rd. A significant transport element is the rail line running through the northern section, featuring Heckman Siding and Beaver Hill Siding. These sidings represent the vital link between the isolated agricultural operations of the region and the broader rail network. Further south, Freeman Creek and Spring Creek meander through the prairie, where large parcels of land are accessed by roads like Anvil Butte Rd and Yates Rd W, showing a topography shaped by both natural watercourses and the orderly divisions of the township and range system.