1984 Map of Moulton Creek

About this map

The Little Missouri River flows through this corner of the High Plains, where the border between Montana and Wyoming meets the dividing line of Carter and Crook counties. This 1984 provisional survey illustrates a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage systems, including the North Fork Little Missouri River and the winding Prong Gammon Creek. The terrain is characterized by broad coulees and intermittent streams that feed into the larger river basin, reflecting the rural ranching character of the region during the early 1980s. High points like Signal Hill overlook a network of unimproved roads and corrals, suggesting a territory utilized primarily for livestock and rangeland. Detailed water features such as Battle Creek and Moulton Creek underscore the importance of water management in this arid stretch of the western frontier.