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2024 Map of Horsethief Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Horsethief Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Horsethief Creek flows through the central portion of this Musselshell County landscape, carving a drainage pattern through the high plains of central Montana. The terrain is defined by its agricultural and industrial character, where the presence of Oil Field Rd in the north suggests local energy extraction that exists alongside traditional ranching. The eastern sections show a modest residential or ranch-access cluster along Fallow Ln, Bannock Ln, and Echo Ave, while the broader area remains largely open.

Water serves as the primary landmark in this semi-arid environment, with Alkali Creek to the north and Currant Creek winding through the southern reaches. Local transportation relies on a network of unpaved corridors such as Standley Crk Rd and Johnson Rd, which connect isolated sections of the township grid. The landscape's relief is captured in detail, showing the deep draws and ridges that define the watershed between these three primary creeks.