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2011 Map of Leslie Creek

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Leslie Creek and its many seasonal tributaries define this remote corner of Powder River County, Montana. The landscape is characterized by a sophisticated network of small-scale water management, evidenced by numerous named earthen structures including the Alderman Number 1 Dam, Hutchison Number 1 Dam, and M Gaskill Number 1 Dam. These features, often named for local ranching families, highlight the vital role of water conservation in the semi-arid high plains.

Topographically, the area is punctuated by distinct landmarks such as Two Tree Butte and Haystack Butte, which serve as natural navigation points across the rolling terrain. Essential water sources like Leslie Spring and the 03S49E21BCCB01 Spring are mapped alongside the drainage basins of Sixmile Creek and South Fork Ash Creek. The presence of these family-named dams and isolated springs provides a clear record of land use and the individual efforts to sustain livestock in this sparsely populated region during the early 21st century.