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2024 Map of McKenzie Creek

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of McKenzie Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Crow Creek and McKenzie Creek carve a series of deep drainages across this portion of Powder River County, Montana, revealing a landscape defined by significant erosion and varied relief. The topography is anchored by distinct geological formations, including the Honeycomb Hills in the northeast and the stark Mud Buttes nearby. This area is crisscrossed by several named seasonal drainages such as Sheepcamp Draw, Garden Draw, and Seaman Draw, which illustrate the complex water runoff patterns characteristic of this part of the state.

Remote and sparsely populated, the map shows only a handful of improved thoroughfares, notably Crow Creek Rd and McDowell Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. These roads provided essential access for ranching and land management in the early 21st century. High points like Pine Hill offer vantage points over the surrounding creek systems, including North Fork Horse Creek and Pocochichee Creek, while the southern reaches are marked by the presence of North Cabin Creek.