2011 Map of Storm Draw

About this map

Storm Ranch and other isolated homesteads anchor this 2011 survey of the high plains along the border of Montana and Wyoming. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the North Fork Little Missouri River and its intricate network of drainage channels, known locally as draws. These landforms, including Storm Draw, Craft Draw, and School Section Draw, dictate the placement of ranching infrastructure and local roads. Water management is central to life in this arid region, evidenced by the presence of the Battle Creek Reservoir and smaller impoundments like Bush Ranch Dam and Tract 37 Dam. The map provides a detailed view of these remote ranching outposts, such as Leonard Ranch and Linch Ranch, situated among seasonal waterways like Prickly Pear Creek and Deadman Creek.