2011 Map of Johnnie Creek

About this map

Mizpah Creek and its many winding tributaries dominate this drainage landscape in Powder River County, Montana. The map illustrates a ranching and water-management system defined by several small reservoirs, including the Russiff Number 1 Dam, J Janssen Number 1 Dam, and A Irion Number 1 Dam. These features, alongside named drainages such as Lost Soldier Creek and Mud Spring Creek, reveal the importance of seasonal water sources in this arid part of the state. The infrastructure is minimal, consisting primarily of unpaved routes like Hay Creek Rd and Mizpah Rd that follow the natural contours of the land. This survey provides a clear view of the rural topography before further modernization, focusing on the essential relationship between the land and the waterways like Johnnie Creek that give the area its name.