2020 Map of Physic Creek

About this map

Ingersol Butte rises above a series of drainages that define the high plains of Eastern Montana. This 2020 topographic survey spans the border of Prairie and Custer Counties, documenting a landscape primarily shaped by its intermittent water sources and dramatic elevation shifts. Significant water features include the eponymous Physic Cr and its W Fork Physic Cr, along with Sadie Cr and Hunter Cr. Named landmarks like Milwaukee Coulee and Fallon Spring indicate the long-standing importance of reliable water and natural landforms for navigation and survival in this arid environment. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain as it appeared in the early 21st century, showing how geographic features like Hunter Creek Spring and Custer Cr dictate the layout of this sparsely populated region.