2011 Map of Rough Creek SW

About this map

Little Porcupine Creek and Rattlesnake Creek define the drainage patterns of this Rosebud County landscape, where water management is central to the land's utility. The area is marked by a series of small-scale impoundments including Standish Number 4 Dam, Standish Number 5 Dam, and Redeen Number 2 Dam, which appear as vital water-security features for ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid environment. Apart from the prominent Little Porcupine Rd, the terrain is largely accessed by a network of local trails and unimproved tracks. The presence of named drainages like Stellar Creek, Cottonwood Creek, and Wolf Creek suggests a reliance on seasonal or perennial water sources across these prairie highlands.