2011 Map of Progress

About this map

Fish Creek and several other small tributaries wind through this section of the Montana plains in Wheatland County. The landscape is defined by its drainage patterns and the lone prominence of Chinamans Hat, a distinct terrain feature that stands out in an area otherwise characterized by sweeping open spaces. Human presence is evidenced primarily by a grid of rural routes, including S Shawmut Rd and Cherry Creek Rd, which provide access across the rangeland. These roads follow the section lines and topography, connecting the disparate water sources like Andrews Creek and Simmons Creek. The map illustrates a contemporary rural environment where the economy is tied to the land and the vast network of creeks that define the local geography.