2020 Map of Smith Creek NE

About this map

W Rosebud Cr and Slaughterhouse Cr carve through the landscape of northern Rosebud County, defining the local hydrology and drainage patterns of this high plains region. The area is characterized by significant topographic relief, most notably at Wildcat Coulee, where the erosion has created distinct breaks in the terrain. This 2020 map documents a sparsely populated rural landscape where human presence is primarily marked by a grid of section lines and gravel access routes like Wildcat Rd and Slaughterhouse Creek Rd. The layout of the land reflects the traditional Public Land Survey System, with the map spanning parts of several townships including t6n r41e and t5n r42e. For researchers, the map provides a precise look at the drainage basins and the few improved roads that navigate the complex coulee systems of eastern Montana.