2014 Map of Mills Creek West

About this map

Monarch Cr and Elmhurst Cr carve through the high plains of Custer County in this early 21st-century topographic study. The landscape is defined by a dendritic drainage pattern typical of eastern Montana, where numerous seasonal waterways such as Forty Cr, Hercules Cr, and Dead Horse Cr feed into the regional watershed. Local water management is evident through the placement of the Jones Reservoir and Love Reservoir, which provide essential catchments in this arid rangeland. The map illustrates the sprawling Public Land Survey System (PLSS) grid, documenting the transition from t3n r52e to t2n r53e. While the area is largely devoid of dense settlements, the intricate network of creek beds like Mills Cr and Ash Cr highlights the topographic complexity of these breaks and coulees.