2014 Map of Smith Creek NE

About this map

Wildcat Coulee and the drainage network of the Yellowstone River watershed define this Rosebud County landscape. This part of Montana is characterized by its intermittent waterways and cattle-country infrastructure, where Slaughterhouse Creek Rd and Wildcat Rd provide access through the complex terrain of the northern plains. The map reveals a remote geography shaped by seasonal flow, featuring the forks of W Rosebud Cr and Rosebud Cr alongside Slaughterhouse Cr. These named watercourses, though often dry outside of spring runoff, dictate the placement of ranching routes and property divisions within the township and range survey system. Researchers will find the detailed contours useful for understanding the hydrologic patterns and land use in this sparsely populated region of eastern Montana.