2011 Map of Mills Creek West

About this map

Elmhurst Creek and its various tributaries define this ranching landscape in southeastern Montana, where water management is central to the land's utility. The drainage network includes numerous named cattle or irrigation reservoirs, often identified by family names such as the L Krutzfeldt Number 5 Dam and L Krutzfeldt Number 6 Dam. These small-scale water projects, including the E Hardy Number 4 Dam and Ash Number 1 Dam, show how early 21st-century residents adapted to the semi-arid environment of Custer County. The map details a complex system of seasonal waterways like Dead Horse Creek and Thrid Creek, alongside more prominent features such as Jones Reservoir and the Love Reservoir Love Dam, providing a clear look at the area's rural hydrological infrastructure.