2024 Map of Mud Creek

About this map

Lewis & Clark National Forest encompasses the northern high ground of this Montana landscape, where the southern reaches of the Little Belt Mountains give way to a network of drainage systems. The North Fork Musselshell River defines the southern boundary, fed by numerous tributaries including Mud Creek, Daisy Dean Creek, and Nevada Creek. This area illustrates the specialized ranching and agricultural patterns of Meagher County, anchored by the Martinsdale Colony in the southeast. Historical land use is visible in the network of ranch roads like Raschke Ranch Rd and Findon Ln, while water management for the valley is evidenced by features like the Mill Ditch. The terrain is characterized by deep incisions like Big Coulee and Quaking Aspen Coulee, which serve as natural conduits through the high plains toward the river valley.