2017 Map of Skunk Creek

About this map

O'Fallon Creek and its seasonal tributaries define the drainage patterns of this corner of Carter County, Montana. This high-plains landscape is networked by a system of historic trans-county routes including the Mizpah Rd and the Miles City Cutoff, which connect the scattered rangelands and townships beyond the quadrangle's borders. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, navigating between the drainages of Skunk Cr and Antelope Cr. The map's detailed topography reveals the complex network of draws and breaks typical of this region, where intermittent watercourses like Dugout Cr and Ranch Cr have carved the terrain. The presence of named tracks like the Labree Cutacross and Ismay Rd highlights the importance of these thoroughfares for regional travel across the sparsely populated prairies of southeastern Montana.