2011 Map of Knudson Draw NE

About this map

Dry Creek and Hay Creek dominate the drainage patterns of this corner of Carter County, shaping a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and remote rangeland. The map illustrates a high-plains environment where water is the primary architect of the terrain, carving out the namesake draws and coulees typical of Southeastern Montana. The confluence of several tributaries, including the North Fork, Middle Fork, and South Fork Whitetail Creek, demonstrates a complex hydrological network that sustains the local cattle ranching economy. This early 21st-century survey reveals a sparse network of local roads and 4WD tracks that follow the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated points across the open prairie. Further north, the presence of Timber Creek, Cady Creek, and Muskrat Creek suggests a transition into the more broken country found near the Montana-North Dakota border.