2024 Map of Stack Rocks

About this map

The high plains of Carter County, Montana, define this modern landscape, where the headwaters of several drainages carve through the arid terrain. The Rock Wall stands as a prominent geological feature in the northern portion of the quadrangle, overlooking the upper reaches of Coal Creek. This area is characterized by its sparse infrastructure, primarily consisting of high-country routes like Alzada Ridge Rd and Ridge Rd that follow the natural topography. The drainage network is complex, with North Thompson Creek and Thompson Creek winding through the southern half of the map, while the East Fork Little Powder River touches the northern edge. This map documents a corner of the American West where traditional land divisions of the Public Land Survey System, such as t8s r55e, still dictate the spatial organization of this open country.