2017 Map of King Mountain

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses much of this landscape along the border of Rosebud and Powder River counties, where the high point of King Mountain overlooks a series of drainages and springs. The map documents an extensive network of water management features, including the Paget Reservoir Number One, Newell Creek Reservoir, and Chromo Reservoir. These developments, alongside numerous named springs like Gene Creek Spring and Black Canyon Spring, illustrate the critical importance of water infrastructure in this high-plains environment. The terrain is further defined by deep cuts such as Black Canyon and the winding course of Otter Creek, which is paralleled by Otter Creek Road. The surveyor's grid is overlaid on a landscape primarily characterized by its remote natural features and ranching-related water sources, providing a clear record of the region's topography before more recent environmental changes.