2017 Map of Steie Ranch

About this map

Froze to Death Cr and its tributaries carve a complex drainage system through this portion of the Montana plains, defining the topography across the boundary of Rosebud and Treasure counties. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic watercourse nomenclature, where the E Fork Froze to Death Cr and W Fork Froze to Death Cr converge to form the primary creek. Human presence is sparse, centered on the Steie Ranch and served by the eponymous Steie Rd in the northern sections. This 2017 survey details a landscape where natural features like Geyser Spring Coulee and Spring Cr dominate the land-use patterns, illustrating the enduring reliance on water sources in this high-plains ranching environment.