2014 Map of Rustler Divide

About this map

Rustler Divide dominates the high ground of the Long Pines region within the Custer National Forest, where the high plains of Carter County break into a network of steep draws and named springs. The landscape is defined by its water-security infrastructure, featuring numerous small reservoirs and named springs such as Dead Horse Reservoir, Etta Reservoir, and Mobray Reservoir Number 2. These scattered water sources, along with features like South Carter Spring and Dantis Spring, suggest a terrain heavily managed for livestock grazing and forest service operations. From Stormy Butte in the southeast to Halbert Gulch in the northwest, the map captures a pocket of southeastern Montana where topographic landmarks like Tri Point Tower served as essential navigational and communication points in a sparsely populated ranching and timber environment.