2014 Map of North Fork Alkali Creek

About this map

The Custer and Carter County line bisects this remote corner of southeastern Montana, where a network of seasonal drainages carves through the high plains. The drainage of N Fork Alkali Cr and Alkali Cr dominates the southern reaches, while the northern landscape is defined by the winding paths of Trail Cr and Antelope Cr. This area is characterized by traditional ranching travel routes, most notably the Miles City Cutoff and Trail Creek Rd, which provide passage across the undulating terrain. The map's detail reveals the importance of water management in this arid environment, showing numerous creeks such as Big Tepee Cr, Straight Cr, and Hay Cr that dictate the movement of both people and livestock across the prairie.