2011 Map of Miles City Creek

About this map

Miles City Creek and Mizpah Creek converge in this high-plains landscape within Custer County, Montana. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including South Fork Second Creek, Third Creek, and Fourth Creek, which carve through the open range. Human modification of the environment is evident through several named earthwork structures, such as Tonn Number 7 Dam and Robinson Number 2 Dam, serving as vital water management points for the local ranching economy. This 2011 survey documents a sparsely populated region where ephemeral watercourses like Windmill Creek and Short Creek dictate the utility of the land. The presence of features like Tonn Number 4 Dam near Deer Creek highlights the long-standing family ranching legacies that have shaped the use of this Montana territory.