2024 Map of Mizpah

About this map

Mizpah sits at a critical junction in Custer County where local drainage systems meet the southward-flowing Powder River. This high plains landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, with numerous named seasonal waterways such as Fivemile Creek, Russell Creek, and M S Creek carving through the terrain. The network of rural routes, including Trail Creek Rd and Mizpah Rd, provides a skeletal structure for the isolated ranching community, tracing the contours of the land rather than following a strict grid. Significant landmarks like Hells Gulch and Double Corral Creek point to the area's agricultural history and the practical naming conventions of early settlers. The township and range boundaries, such as t6n r52e, provide the legal framework for this remote section of Eastern Montana, reflecting a region where wide-open space is organized by water access and section lines.