2014 Map of Sawmill Creek

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the northern horizon of this Garfield County landscape, where the waters of the Missouri River meet the intricate drainage systems of the Missouri Breaks. The topography is defined by a network of seasonal and perennial streams that have carved deep into the high plains. Major watercourses like Big Coulee Cr and the winding Seven Blackfoot Cr dictate the movement of the land, while the bifurcated headwaters of N Sawmill Creek and S Sawmill Creek converge into the main channel of Sawmill Creek. This 2014 survey documents the rugged interface between the vast reservoir and the traditional ranching lands of central Montana. The map provides a clear record of the boundary between Phillips and Garfield Counties as it crosses the water, illustrating the intersection of natural hydrology and political geography in this sparsely populated region.