2011 Map of Samuelson Ranch

About this map

Samuelson Ranch serves as a central landmark in this ranching landscape of Powder River County, where the drainage of Pumpkin Creek dictates the local geography. The map reveals a network of seasonal water sources and drainages essential for livestock and homesteading in this part of Montana, including the winding East Fork Little Pumpkin Creek and several smaller tributaries such as Sixmile Creek and Gould Creek. The terrain is marked by named features like Winter Gulch, while groundwater access is highlighted at Manning Spring and Cain Spring. Movement through this area is primarily facilitated by rural routes that follow the natural contours of the valley, most notably Big Pumpkin Creek Rd and Upper Big Pumpkin Creek Rd, reflecting the long-established transportation patterns of the region's agricultural community.