2011 Map of Smoke Creek NE

About this map

Smoke Creek winds through this section of Roosevelt County, defining a landscape of wide drainages and sparse ranching outposts in the Brockton District. The terrain is shaped by the subtle shifts of the High Plains, where the Burshia Coulee cuts toward the main creek bed. Human presence is centered on localized landmarks like West's Ranch, reflecting the enduring cattle-rearing traditions of northeastern Montana. A network of section-line roads and tracks, most notably Medicine Lake Rd in the north, provides the only primary access across these open reaches. This 2011 survey records the essential hydrography and infrastructure of the rural prairie before more modern developments, preserving the locations of specific ranch sites and coulees that have served as local reference points for generations.