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2011 Map of Miller Creek

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Miller Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Twin Buttes rises as a prominent landmark in this Custer County landscape, where the seasonal drainage of Miller Creek and its tributaries define the open terrain. The mapping reveals a series of localized water management features, including the Chezum Number 1 Dam and Bumguartner Dam, which underscore the historical importance of water storage for ranching in this part of eastern Montana.

To the southeast, the Tongue River cuts through the territory, serving as the primary hydraulic anchor for a network of creeks such as Sixmile Creek and Horse Creek. Infrastructure is sparse, characterized by corridors like Moon Creek Rd, showing a landscape shaped more by natural hydrology and small-scale livestock improvements than by dense settlement. The presence of multiple named dams, such as Forest Creek Dam and Ronning Number 1 Dam, suggests a history of individual landholders adapting to the arid environment.