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2020 Map of Stroud Creek

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Stroud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Custer National Forest encompasses a significant portion of this landscape, where the high plains of southern Montana are deeply dissected by a network of seasonal watercourses and draws. The map illustrates a complex drainage system led by Hanging Woman Cr and Stroud Cr, which cut through the high ridges of Rosebud and Big Horn counties. Named landmarks like Mare Pasture Gulch, Gloomy Glenn Draw, and Brewster Gulch suggest a history of ranching and livestock movement through this varied terrain.

Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by a series of small, strategic developments such as Woodard Reservoir, Snyder Reservoir, and Haywood Reservoir. Numerous springs, including Dutchman Spring and Rim Rock Spring, are scattered across the quadrangle, serving as vital points in an otherwise arid environment. Remote access is maintained through Otter Rd and Decker Rd, which provide the primary transit links through this section of the national forest.