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2011 Map of Spring Draw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Spring Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Powder River meanders across this northern Montana landscape, carving a wide valley through the arid plains of Prairie County. This 2011 topographic record illustrates a complex system of water management and cattle ranching infrastructure essential to the region's economy. Numerous small-scale reservoirs are scattered throughout the draws, including Young Number 1 Dam, Griffin Dam, and N P Number 3 Dam, which capture seasonal runoff from tributaries like Freddie Creek and Corral Creek.

Surface water is a defining characteristic of the terrain here, as seen in the extensive network of drainage basins like Coal Creek and Deep Creek that feed into the main river channel. The isolated nature of the area is emphasized by the sparse road network, primarily consisting of Mispah Rd, which follows the river's path. From the namesake Spring Draw to the northern reaches of Flat Creek, the map provides an exacting look at the hydrology and named geographic landmarks of this rural expanse.