2020 Map of Miller Creek

About this map

The Tongue River meanders through the southeastern corner of this Custer County landscape, a vital water source in this semi-arid region of Montana. The drainage patterns are defined by a network of seasonal and perennial streams including Miller Cr and the extensive Sixmile Cr system. To the west, the prominent elevation of Twin Buttes stands as a landmark above the surrounding coulees and breaks. Human infrastructure is limited to rural routes such as Moon Creek Rd and N 6 Mile Rd, which provide access to the vast ranchlands and public holdings within the Public Land Survey System townships. The map illustrates a high degree of topographic detail across the breaks, showing how Forest Cr and Horse Cr have carved the terrain over time, reflecting the late 20th-century land management and conservation priorities of the U.S. Geological Survey.