2024 Map of Lone Tree Creek

About this map

Lone Tree Creek flows through the southern reaches of this Carter County landscape, marking a drainage system that includes Cottonwood Creek and Hackberry Creek. The terrain is defined by the high ground surrounding Sheep Mountain Rd and Sheep Mt Rd in the north, where the drainage patterns of the northern breaks are clearly visible. This 2024 USGS survey provides precise details on the modern road network, including Chimney Rock Rd, which traverses the high ridges. The map illustrates the characteristic section-line organization of eastern Montana, with townships such as t4s r60e and t5s r60e established across the open plains and breaks. This is a contemporary record of a sparsely populated ranching landscape where watercourses and primitive roads remain the primary landmarks for navigating the vast northern plains.