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2017 Map of Stagville Draw

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Stagville Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Ekalaka Hills rise prominently within the eastern portion of the Custer National Forest, defining a landscape marked by complex drainage patterns and seasonal water sources. This portion of Carter County is characterized by numerous draws and gulches, including the titular Stagville Draw and the descriptively named Dead Horse Draw. These landforms dictate the flow of ephemeral and perennial streams such as Little Beaver Cr and Smith Cr, which are essential to the high-plains ecosystem.

Surface water is a critical feature across this terrain, with several named springs providing vital points of reference for land use and navigation. From the centrally located Dugan Draw Spring and Sugarbowl Spring to the more peripheral Hidden Spring and Thompson Spring, these features highlight the historical and ongoing importance of water management in eastern Montana. Human infrastructure is primarily represented by a network of rural roads like Chalk Buttes Rd and the Ekalaka Airport, which serves this sparsely populated ranching and forest region.