2011 Map of South Bear Creek

About this map

West Bear Creek and South Bear Creek carve through the arid high plains of Treasure County in this drainage basin overview. The landscape is defined by its water sources and prominent high points, including the distinct formations of Whiskey Butte and Bulldog Butte. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Barnes Ranch and a network of arterial roads like Burnt Creek Rd and Iron Spring Rd that follow the natural contours of the land. Key landmarks such as Barrot Spring highlight the critical importance of water in this ranching country. The arrangement of seasonal waterways like Crystal Creek and East Burnt Creek reveals a terrain shaped by erosion, where transportation routes and property boundaries are dictates by the breaks and coulees of the Montana prairie.