2011 Map of Ikey Creek

About this map

Ikey Creek and its many tributaries define this section of Carter County, Montana, revealing a landscape focused on ranching and water management. The drainage networks of Cabin Creek, Chitto Creek, and McCarty Creek are punctuated by numerous small dams and reservoirs, reflecting the importance of water catchment for livestock in this arid region. Named features such as Johnston and Son Ranch Number 4 Dam and One D-4 Ranch Dam suggest the long-standing family ranching operations that have shaped the land. This 2011 survey also highlights curious local nomenclature like Ding Dong Dam and Penny Dam, along with the solitary Ridge Rd that provides access through the higher ground. The map serves as a record of rural land usage where natural watercourses like South Creek and Flat Creek are augmented by human engineering to sustain the local economy.