2011 Map of Knowlton

About this map

Knowlton and its surrounding ranchlands in Custer County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and high plains terrain. This 2011 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern characteristic of eastern Montana, where the small community is centered near the convergence of Long Prong Locate Creek and North Fork Horse Creek. Genealogists and local historians can find the Knowlton Cemetery located south of the main townsite, serving as a primary landmark for the area's residents. Further south, the Gilman Ranch sits near the headwaters of Sheep Creek and Cedar Creek, illustrating the continued importance of large-scale ranching operations. The landscape is punctuated by geological features such as White Knob and the winding path of North Fork Sheep Creek, which cuts through the southern portion of the quadrangle.