2011 Map of Ross Canyon

About this map

Boulder River and Upper Deer Creek define the drainage patterns of this Montana landscape in 2011. The terrain is marked by a high density of named gulches and canyons, reflecting a history of local land naming used by ranchers and outdoorsmen. Notable elevations include Red Mountain, Piano Hill, and Black Butte, while the McKenzie Flats provide a rare stretch of level ground above the river valleys. Human presence is sparse, centered on transit points like Eightmile Bridge and the winding path of Dry Creek Rd. The variety of water sources, from the steady Ross Spring to seasonal drainages like Dead Horse Gulch and Tomato Can Gulch, highlights the essential relationship between water access and land use in Sweet Grass County.