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1995 Map of Stroud Creek

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Stroud Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Custer National Forest lands dominate the northern landscape of this region on the border of Rosebud and Big Horn counties. The terrain is defined by a complex network of drainage systems, including the headwaters of Stroud Creek and the meandering path of Hanging Woman Creek. Stock raising and ranching history are evident through named water improvements such as Woodard Reservoir, Snyder Reservoir, and Haywood Reservoir, along with numerous springs like Rim Rock Spring and Dutchman Spring.

The presence of the OW Ranch in the southern portion of the sheet suggests the enduring agricultural character of this Montana landscape. Topographic features with descriptive names like Gloomy Glenn Draw, Mare Pasture Gulch, and Wrench Gulch provide a window into the local vernacular and land use patterns. Scattered Gravel Pit locations indicate localized resource extraction amidst the rolling draws and pastures, such as Circle Bar Draw and Feedback Draw, which characterize this part of the northern Great Plains.