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2011 Map of Lame Deer

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lame Deer
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lame Deer serves as the focal point of this Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation landscape, where the confluence of several seasonal drainages and local infrastructure defines the community. The town center is anchored by essential services like the Lame Deer Post Office and the Northern Cheyenne Vol Fire Dept, while the Lame Deer Cemetery sits on the northern edge. The surrounding terrain is characterized by a network of gulches and coulees, most notably Sweet Medicine Gulch and Soldier Gulch, which feed into Lame Deer Creek.

Further south and west, the map transitions into more isolated ranching territory, marking locations like Harris Ranch and Bixby Ranch. The hydrology of the area is intricate, with numerous named waterways such as Black Canyon Creek, Red Shale Creek, and Muddy Creek cutting through the high plains. Historically significant sites like the Muddy Creek Cemetery and the secluded Muddy Springs highlight the enduring human presence and essential water sources in this part of Rosebud County.