2024 Map of Gilbert Creek

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the northern reaches of this landscape, its indented shoreline creating prominent landmarks like Kincaid Point. Much of this terrain is preserved within the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge, where the drainage systems of Gilbert Creek and East Gilbert Creek carve through the Missouri River Breaks. The map illustrates a remote section of Garfield County characterized by high buttes and deep coulees, with Square Butte and Brownie Butte serving as significant navigational markers in an otherwise sparsely populated area. Transportation is limited to gravel routes like Haxby Rd and Old Flat Creek Rd, which navigate the broken ground between Lone Tree Creek and the lake. This survey documents the modern state of these public lands, highlighting the complex topography and seasonal watercourses like Dog Coulee that define the region's physical character.