2017 Map of Gaff Creek

About this map

The Little Missouri River meanders across the high plains of the Montana-Wyoming border, anchoring a landscape defined by deep draws and canyons. This 2017 survey shows the transition from the high-elevation flats of Carter and Crook Counties into the drainage basins of the north. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Government Canyon and Sawmill Draw, which suggest a history of seasonal water flow and erosion in this arid environment. Transportation in this corner of the state is limited to essential thoroughfares like N Alzada Rd and Government Canyon Rd, which provide access to the remote ranchlands and tributary systems of Holben Cr and Gaff Cr. The map preserves the exact alignment of these local roads and the intricate drainage patterns that have shaped land use and property boundaries in this frontier region.