2014 Map of Rough Creek SE

About this map

The complex drainages of Rosebud County define this landscape, where high ridges separate the branching waters of several major seasonal creek systems. The central terrain is dominated by the upper reaches of Wolf Cr and Cottonwood Cr, with its prominent N Fork Cottonwood Cr winding through the northern sections. These watercourses are vital landmarks in a territory divided by the Public Land Survey System, specifically marking the transition between township ranges t10n r41e and t9n r41e. To the west, the namesake Rough Cr and the Redeen feature indicate the rugged hydrology of the northern plains. The eastern and southern reaches of the map show the headwaters for E Fork Horse Cr, W Fork Horse Cr, and Cherry Cr, illustrating the intricate network of coulees and draws that have dictated land use and movement in this part of Montana for generations.