2020 Map of Samuelson Ranch

About this map

Samuelson Ranch sits as a primary landmark in this ranching landscape within Powder River County, where the high plains meet the timbered ridges of the Custer National Forest. The map detail follows the meandering path of Pumpkin Cr, which serves as the central drainage for numerous smaller tributaries like Fifijour Cr and Sixmile Cr. This area is characterized by its intermittent water sources and rugged drainages, including Winter Gulch and named points like Manning Spring and Cain Spring. The local road network, including Big Pumpkin Rd and Sonnette Rd, illustrates the vast distances between homesteads in this part of southeastern Montana, providing a clear view of how topography and water access dictated settlement patterns in the modern era.