2024 Map of Freeman Creek

About this map

Hodges Creek and Glendive Creek carve a network of drainage patterns across this section of eastern Montana, where the terrain transitions across the Dawson and Wibaux County line. The landscape is defined by an intricate series of coulees and ridges, evidenced by the dense contour lines that illustrate the elevation changes between the creek beds and the high points near Anvil Butte Rd and Baird Butte Rd. Sparse human infrastructure is limited to a grid of rural tracks and ranch roads, such as Hodges Rd and Beaver Hill Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land to connect remote homesteads. The hydrography is particularly detailed, showing the seasonal flow of Freeman Creek and Spring Creek as they feed into the larger Glendive Creek system, providing a clear picture of the water resources essential for the region's ranching history.