2017 Map of Jim Creek

About this map

Jim Creek and its many tributaries, including Antelope Cr and Potato Cr, carve a complex drainage system across this Montana landscape. The terrain is marked by the convergence of Wheatland, Sweet Grass, and Golden Valley counties, a junction that highlights the remote, rural character of the region. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of unpaved routes such as Tony Creek Rd and Red Bridge Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages. The map reveals a land defined by hydrography and elevation rather than dense settlement, with Fish Cr and Spring Cr providing vital water sources in the northern sections. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey details the intricate topography of the Big Snowy Mountains foothills, where land use is dictated by the rugged flow of seasonal creeks and the high-plains geography.