2020 Map of Freeman Creek

About this map

Glendive Cr and Freeman Cr define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape where Dawson and Wibaux Counties meet. This 2020 map documents a transition in Eastern Montana topography, where the headwaters of Hodges Cr and Horse Cr carve into the high plains. The area is characterized by a sparse network of ranch access and section-line roads, revealing the enduring structure of the Public Land Survey System. Surveyed sections under Township 13 and 14 North highlight the vast, open-range character of the region. Local travel remains tied to historical routes such as Beaver Hill Rd and Anvil Butte Rd, reflecting the logistical realities of contemporary ranching life. Smaller watercourses like Spring Cr provide essential data for those studying the hydrology and land use patterns of these high-plains counties.