2014 Map of Hathaway NW

About this map

The high plains of Rosebud and Custer Counties are defined by an intricate drainage system feeding the regional watershed. This landscape is dissected by numerous seasonal watercourses, including Coal Creek in the north and the winding Whitetail Creek through the central sections. The terrain follows a high-altitude prairie pattern where traditional settlements are sparse, and land use is primarily dictated by the path of the water and the open range. In the northeastern corner, S Sunday Creek Rd provides the primary infrastructure for the area, following the ridge lines and connecting the disparate drainages of Sage Creek and Steiger Creek. These topographical details offer a clear view of the natural boundaries that shaped early Montana ranching and land claims before modern developments significantly altered the western prairie.