2017 Map of Leslie Creek

About this map

Haystack Butte and Two Tree Butte rise as the most prominent topographic landmarks in this portion of Powder River County, overseeing a landscape carved by a network of seasonal drainages. During the mid-2010s, this area remained largely defined by its natural hydrology, with Leslie Creek and its associated Leslie Spring serving as focal points for the local drainage basin. The map illustrates a complex system of creek forks, including the North Fork and South Fork of Ash Creek, which underscore the importance of water management and topography in Montana's ranching country. Transportation is primarily limited to rugged paths like those following Road Creek and Wiser Creek, reflecting the sparse settlement patterns and vast land divisions typical of the Western public land survey system seen here in townships like t3s r49e.