2011 Map of Richards Creek

About this map

Grayling Creek and its many tributaries define the hydrology of this Montana-Wyoming borderland in the early 21st century. The drainage network is particularly dense here, with Richards Creek, Duck Creek, and Gneiss Creek converging in the southern portion of the quadrangle. Human impact on the land is most visible near the intersection of local routes like Grayling Rd and Aspen Loop, where the Fir Ridge Cemetery sits adjacent to the road network. A notable point of interest is the uniquely named Real Close Dam located near the center of the sheet, south of Sandy Butte. The map details a landscape transition where named roads such as S Tepee Creek Rd and Cougar Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the mountain valleys, providing access to these high-elevation watercourses.