2017 Map of Locate SW

About this map

The Pine Hills dominate the northern terrain of this Custer County landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and ridge lines. Central to the area's geography is the winding path of Mispah Rd, which traverses the hills from the northwest toward the southeast, crossing several branches of the regional water system. The drainage pattern is particularly intricate here, featuring the headwaters and convergences of Strevell Cr and its northern branch, N Strevell Cr. These ephemeral waterways, along with others like Laney Cr and its southern counterpart S Laney Cr, reveal the natural erosion patterns that have sculpted this part of Montana. The lack of concentrated settlements highlights the area's rural character, where land use is primarily defined by the topographic constraints of the hills and the seasonal flow of creeks such as Ash Cr and Johnson Cr.