2014 Map of Pike Creek Hills East

About this map

The Pike Creek Hills dominate the western landscape of this central Montana survey, marking a significant elevation change from the lower prairie lands to the east. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages, most notably Flatwillow Cr and Little Wall Cr, which meander through the southern half of the region. This area, straddling the border between Fergus Co and Petroleum Co, reflects the rural livestock and ranching traditions of the early 21st century. High ground is found at Lamberts Bench, while the transportation network is largely composed of unpaved access routes like Px Ranch Rd and Upper Flatwillow Rd. The map also captures the path of Us-87 and MT-244, tracing the essential corridors that connect these remote ranch lands and water bodies like Pike Cr to the larger regional trade centers.