2020 Map of Spring Creek Ranch

About this map

Spring Creek Ranch serves as a central landmark in this Big Horn County landscape, where the terrain is deeply marked by a network of drainage features like Moonshine Draw and Fritzler Coulee. This 2020 map documents a remote part of Montana defined by seasonal water management and ranching infrastructure. Ranch roads such as Grey Blanket Rd and Indian Creek Rd navigate the complex topography of the Schoolhouse Coulee and Long Coulee regions. The presence of water sources like Commissary Springs and the creation of the Upper Indian Cr Reservoir and Lower Indian Cr Reservoir illustrate the vital role of hydrological engineering in supporting habitation and livestock in this environment. These features, along with names like Smith Coulee, provide clear markers of local land use and geographic identity in a sparsely settled area.