1971 Map of Hammond Draw NW

About this map

Rosebud Creek flows through this high plains drainage system in Rosebud County, Montana, carving a distinct valley through the rolling topography of the early 1970s. The landscape is defined by its complex network of named ephemeral and perennial waterways, including Sprague Creek and Pony Creek, which have shaped the local ranching and grazing terrain over decades. Human activity on the land is marked by small-scale resource extraction and infrastructure, such as the Gravel Pit near the northern border and various well sites scattered across the sections. The intricate branching of Snider Creek and West Snider Creek illustrates the importance of water management in this arid stretch of the Treasure State, while features like Sand Coulee point to the geological character of the watershed during this period of rural development.