2011 Map of Plentywood SW

About this map

Big Muddy Creek defines the southern reaches of this Sheridan County landscape, where the prairie is etched by a network of seasonal coulees and drainage ways. The geography reflects a sparsely populated agricultural region, anchored by the location of S Archer and the named area of Sitting Bull along the creek bottoms. Transportation in the early 21st century relied on a grid of rural routes named for local landmarks and families, including Chalk Butte Rd and Hendrickson Hill Rd. The map also traces the winding course of Plentywood Creek and McCoy Creek as they move through the undulating terrain near Firehill. This survey documents a quiet corner of Montana's northeast, capturing the relationship between isolated rural residences and the vital water sources that dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.