2014 Map of Hodges SW

About this map

The rolling hills of eastern Montana are defined by the convergence of several drainages and irrigation infrastructure along the border of Dawson and Wibaux counties. Much of the water management in this landscape is anchored by the Gibson Ditch, which cuts across the central townships to support agricultural efforts. This system of water distribution is supplemented by natural drainages like Eastman Cr and the S Fork Horse Cr, forming a network that dictates the placement of early ranching roads. The transportation pattern remains sparse, dictated by the terrain, with routes such as Sand Creek Rd and Pine Unit Rd connecting isolated homesteads and pastures. To the north, Wolf Cr passes through the high ground, while more modern additions like Bar Nothing Dr indicate the slow evolution of local rural access.