2020 Map of Green Creek

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate this corner of Rosebud County, where the high-plains topography is carved by a complex network of ephemeral creeks and seasonal draws. The landscape is defined by the Tongue River corridor in the northwest, which is paralleled by the Ashland-Birney Rd. Further into the interior, the terrain rises toward the O'Dell Divide, a prominent ridge separating the various forks of O'Dell Cr. Numerous livestock water sources and springs are scattered across these public lands, including Green Cr Reservoir, Poker Teechee Reservoir, and Pittman Reservoir. Small water features like Green Creek Spring and King Creek Spring emphasize the importance of water management in this cattle-grazing country. The presence of remote landmarks such as Black Canyon and Gooseberry Draw reflects the local vernacular and the functional naming of the terrain for navigation.