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2020 Map of Hamilton Draw

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Hamilton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate the northern portion of this landscape at the intersection of Rosebud, Powder River, and Big Horn counties. The terrain is defined by a series of named draws and divides, where local water management is evident through numerous small impoundments such as Hamilton Draw Reservoir, Lee Cr Reservoir, and Woodbury Reservoir. This network of catchments, alongside naturally occurring water sources like Fossil Spring and Handley Spring, suggests a landscape oriented toward livestock grazing and resource management in a semi-arid environment.

Surface travel is facilitated by rural routes including Lee Creek Rd and Otter Rd, which navigate the high ground of the Tooley Divide. Significant landmarks like Wild Hog Butte and Horse Creek Butte provide clear navigational points across the dissected topography of Hamilton Draw and Davidson Draw. The map meticulously records numerous unnamed springs identified by coordinate-based labels, providing a detailed record of water access points vital for land use in this part of Montana.