2014 Map of Hamilton Draw

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate this corner of Rosebud County, where a complex network of reservoirs and springs supports ranching and wildlife in a high-elevation landscape. Water management is a primary focus of the map, with numerous small impoundments such as Hertzler Reservoir, Hamilton Draw Reservoir, and Round Cow Reservoir situated along seasonal drainages. These features, along with named water sources like Fossil Spring and Tooley Spring, provide essential hydration points across the terrain. The map captures the interface of Big Horn, Rosebud, and Powder River counties, defined by deep coulees like Hertzler Draw and Hoover Draw. Access is provided by a few established routes including Otter Rd and Lee Creek Rd, which wind through the forest and open rangeland, connecting the scattered springs and reservoirs that define this part of the Montana interior.