2011 Map of Moon Creek School

About this map

Snell Creek and West Fork Cottonwood Creek define the drainage patterns of this rural landscape in southeastern Montana. The area is characterized by a network of intermittent streams and coulees that feed into larger water bodies like Cottonwood Creek and Moon Creek. Human modification of the landscape is evident in infrastructure such as the McLean Number 1 Dam, which manages water resources in an otherwise arid environment. Travel through the territory is largely centered on Moon Creek Rd, which serves as a primary north-south artery. The presence of features such as Graveyard Creek and Hay Creek suggests a landscape shaped by both natural erosion and the practical needs of local ranching or agricultural operations during the early 21st century.