2017 Map of Thompson Creek

About this map

Rosebud Cr and its complex network of tributaries define the topography of this Big Horn County landscape. The drainage patterns of Thompson Cr, Little Thompson Cr, and Middle Fork Davis Cr carve through the terrain, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Montana plains. This 2017 U.S. Geological Survey representation documents a rural expanse primarily structured by these waterways and the sparse roadway system that follows them, including Reno Creek Rd and Thompson Crk Rd. The map provides a precise look at the Public Land Survey System divisions, such as t4s r38e and t5s r38e, which serve as the foundation for modern land ownership and property boundaries in the region. Local researchers can trace the course of smaller streams like Wolf Cr and Pine Cr as they feed into the larger creek systems.