2014 Map of Miller Creek SW

About this map

Baldy Butte rises above a complex network of intermittent drainage channels along the boundary between Rosebud Co and Custer County. This drainage system is defined by numerous named creeks that feed the regional watershed, including Sweeney Cr, Beaver Cr, and Sixmile Cr. In the southern reaches, Moon Creek Rd provides a primary point of access near the confluence of N Miller Cr and S Miller Cr. The map's detail on terrain and water features like Graveyard Cr and Cow Cr illustrates the character of this Montana ranchland, where water sources and topographic landmarks were essential for navigating the open range. The drainage patterns shown here reflect the typical hydrology of the southeastern Montana plains, where even seasonal streams such as Hay Cr and Pump Cr define the land's utility and historical grazing boundaries.