2024 Map of King Mountain

About this map

King Mountain stands as a prominent high point in this landscape where Rosebud and Powder River counties meet. The terrain is characterized by a complex network of reservoirs and springs essential for water management in this part of Custer National Forest. Numerous small-scale water features like Newell Cr Reservoir, Chromo Reservoir, and Paget Reservoir Number One suggest a history of livestock grazing and land improvements across the drainage basins of Otter Creek and Paget Creek. A series of numbered springs, including Brian Spring Number Two and Brian Spring Number Three, further emphasizes the critical nature of water sources in these uplands. This 2024 survey documents the modern trail system and service roads, such as King Creek Trl and Otter Creek Rd, providing a clear view of the contemporary infrastructure within the national forest boundaries.