2011 Map of Gaff Creek

About this map

The Little Missouri River snakes through the high plains of Carter County on the Montana-Wyoming border, defining a landscape shaped by both hydrology and ranching history. This 2011 survey documents a network of family-held properties including the Whitney Ranch, Harney Ranch, and Lobban Ranch, which are situated along the drainages of Holben Creek and Gaff Creek. The terrain is characterized by deep erosional features like Government Canyon, Sawmill Draw, and Scoggin Draw, which influence the local road network consisting of Bariod Rd and Government Canyon Rd. Resource extraction is evident through the presence of the Virginia Sixteen Mine and A58-36-3 Mine, indicating the continued industrial significance of this borderland region. Small-scale water management is represented by the H L Dam, situated near the Scoggin Ranch in the southwestern quadrant of the map.