2020 Map of Pike Creek

About this map

Big Spring and Castle Spring emerge from the complex hydrology of Fergus County, forming the headwaters for a network of drainages that define this central Montana landscape. The southern portion of the quadrangle is dominated by the system of Big Spring Cr and E Fork Big Spring Cr, where Fish Hatchery Rd suggests a specialized use of these clear water sources. To the north, the terrain transitions into a series of distinctive landforms including Limekiln Canyon and the prominent Kelly Hill. Historical transportation routes are evident in the presence of the Gilt Edge Stage Rd, which cuts across the drainage of Ruby Gulch and Boyd Cr. The map details a transition from the lower creek bottoms to the more elevated features of Blind Breed Gulch, capturing the rural character and water-dependent geography of the region.