2014 Map of McLeod

About this map

The McLeod settlement marks a central point of human activity where the West Boulder River joins the Boulder River. This area of Sweet Grass County is defined by a dense network of coulees and canyons, with land use split between private holdings and the protected reaches of the Gallatin National Forest. The landscape is etched with named drainages such as Schoolhouse Gulch, Miles Gulch, and Decker Gulch, suggesting a history of local ranching and rural settlement. Prominent geological features like Antelope Butte and Castle Butte serve as significant landmarks against the rising elevation. Early transportation routes, including MT-298 and Susie Creek Rd, follow the natural contours of the river valleys, providing access to remote springs like the 02S13E11BBBC01 Spring and the high-country draws of the western front.