2020 Map of Indian Creek

About this map

Indian Cr and its many tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern through this high plains landscape of Rosebud County. The terrain is defined by the hydrologic network of Sweeney Cr, Buffalo Cr, and Runaway Cr, which flow through various townships including t6n r43e and t5n r44e. Human infrastructure is sparse and largely confined to established travel corridors such as Sweeney Creek Rd and Butte Creek Rd, which provide access through the undulating sections of the prairie. The map captures the area as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing how modern land management and public land survey boundaries intersect with the natural flow of water bodies like Twelvemile Cr and Coal Cr. This is a landscape where geography is dictated by the slow erosion of coulees and the seasonal movement of water across the Montana range.