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2024 Map of Hamilton Draw

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Hamilton Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Custer National Forest anchors this high-plains landscape, where the intersection of Rosebud, Powder River, and Big Horn counties meets a complex system of drainage and water management. The terrain is defined by its numerous small-scale water improvements, including Hamilton Draw Reservoir, Lee Cr Reservoir, and Woodbury Reservoir, which reflect the area's history of ranching and resource conservation. These man-made basins are fed by intermittent waterways like North Fork Lee Creek and South Fork Lee Creek, along with named springs such as Fossil Spring and Handley Spring.

Navigational routes through this topography rely on a network of established trails and primitive roads, including the Wild Hog Butte Trl and Horse Creek Butte Trl. The map illustrates a landscape of deep draws and high divides, notably the Tooley Divide Trl, which separates the drainages. These features, combined with the presence of Hoover Draw and Davidson Draw, reveal a remote environment shaped by seasonal water flows and agricultural necessity in Montana's ranching country.