2020 Map of Knudson Draw

About this map

Selway Spring and Church Spring offer vital water points in this arid landscape straddling the border of Powder River and Carter Counties. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainage systems, including the namesake Knudson Draw, Pentecost Draw, and the sheltered Kuster Canyon. These geographical features influenced the early ranching paths and modern road networks, with Crow Creek Rd winding through the central draws to connect disparate homesteading tracts. Drainage from the high ground feeds into several ephemeral watercourses like Lightning Cr and Crow Cr, which eventually meet the Boxelder Cr system in the southeastern corner. This modern survey provides a detailed look at the rural infrastructure and land divisions that persist in this corner of southeastern Montana, where natural springs and seasonal creeks remain the primary landmarks for navigation and land management.