2014 Map of Miles City Creek

About this map

Miles City Creek and Mizpah Creek converge in this corner of Custer County, shaping a drainage landscape defined by ephemeral streams and deep-cut coulees. The map illustrates a sparse, ranch-oriented territory where travel is dictated by routes like Powderville Rd and Lower Mizpah Rd, which follow the natural contours of the stream valleys. Numerous small tributaries including Third Creek, Pinto Creek, and Boat Creek carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex hydrologic network of the Montana plains. The presence of Dawson Coulee and Windmill Creek highlights the essential relationship between water management and land use in this arid region, where even small draws and named windmills are vital landmarks for navigation and local history.