2017 Map of North Fork Alkali Creek

About this map

The Miles City Cutoff and RD 428 provide the primary infrastructure through this sparsely populated section of the Montana high plains along the Custer Co and Carter Co boundary. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of drainages that flow through the undulating terrain, including the North Fork Alkali Creek and Alkali Creek in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Further north, the terrain is carved by Straight Creek, Antelope Creek, and Trail Creek. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of the region, where land use is dictated by the natural watercourses like Big Tepee Creek and Dugout Creek. The map provides a precise record of the road system and topographical features that have served as landmarks for generations of ranchers and travelers moving toward Miles City.