2011 Map of Smith Creek

About this map

Smith Creek meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, defining a landscape of drainage systems and isolated outposts in the Montana backcountry. The terrain is structured around the waterway and its various forks, with East Fork Smith Creek Rd and West Fork Smith Creek Rd providing the primary access through the territory. Near the eastern edge, Brock Camp represents the sparse human footprint in this ranching country, while Slaughterhouse Creek and the Long Prong contribute to the complex network of intermittent streams. At the southern border, the Friez Number 2 Dam indicates the importance of water management in this arid environment. This 2011 survey captures the area's enduring character as a sparsely populated region where geography and resource management dictate the pattern of settlement.