2020 Map of Horsethief Creek

About this map

Horsethief Cr and Currant Cr define the drainage patterns across this section of Musselshell County, where the landscape is marked by the transition between central Montana ranching lands and local resource extraction. The presence of Oil Field Rd in the northern portion of the quadrangle suggests the enduring role of the petroleum industry in the region's economy during the early 21st century. In the southeast, the Naderman Ditch provides evidence of water management and irrigation efforts necessary for agriculture in this semi-arid environment. The local road network, including Stanley Crk Rd and Johnson Rd, illustrates a sparse settlement pattern typical of the Big Snowy Mountains foothills. This U.S. Geological Survey topographic study documents the township and range divisions across several sections, including T8N R24E and T7N R25E, serving as a modern record of land use and seasonal watercourses like Alkali Cr and Cat Cr.