2017 Map of Stroud Creek

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate the high ground in this 2017 survey of the border between Rosebud and Big Horn counties. The drainage patterns of the northern Tongue River basin are clearly defined by a series of named draws and gulches, including the evocative Gloomy Glenn Draw and Mare Pasture Gulch. Ranching and water management are the primary human imprints on this arid landscape, evidenced by several isolated reservoirs and springs. Vital water sources like Woodard Reservoir, Snyder Reservoir, and Dutchman Spring are essential for supporting livestock in the vicinity of Hanging Woman Cr. The topography is navigated by a sparse network of secondary roads, notably Otter Rd and Decker Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages like Stroud Cr and Horse Cr.