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2011 Map of Hamilton Draw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hamilton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hamilton Draw and its surrounding watershed define this portion of Rosebud County, where a complex network of ranching-related water infrastructure dominates the landscape. The area is characterized by numerous small impoundments such as Lee-Creek Reservoir, Woodbury Reservoir, and the Hertzler Reservoir. These features, along with the Stevens Number 1 Dam, reveal a landscape meticulously managed for water retention in a region where seasonal drainages like North Fork Lee Creek and Little Bear Creek are critical lifelines.

Transportation through these draws and over the high ground is limited to rural routes like Lee Creek Rd and Tooley Creek Rd. Named springs, including Tooley Spring and Loggins Spring, provide evidence of historical water sources that likely influenced early land claims. The naming conventions, from Round Cow Reservoir to Boyce Meadow Spring, reflect the local ranching heritage and family-named landmarks that have persisted into the 21st century.