2011 Map of Hawkey Creek

About this map

The Powder River carves a winding path through this corner of southeast Montana, serving as the central hydrological feature of the landscape. Feeding into this significant waterway is a dense network of seasonal drainages, including Hawkey Creek, Wolf Creek, and Deer Creek. The terrain is defined by its drainage basins and landforms like Poker Jim Gulch, reflecting a traditional ranching environment where water management is critical. Evidence of such infrastructure is seen at Watters Number 1 Dam on Gring Creek, illustrating how local land owners modified the drainage of Magpie Creek and Wild Cat Creek for livestock and agricultural use. A sparse network of gravel roads, such as Powderville West Rd and Powderville East Rd, provides the primary access through this open country, connecting isolated points along the river valley and the banks of Pilgrim Creek.