2014 Map of Watkins SE

About this map

Redwater River flows across this high plains landscape on the border of McCone and Prairie Counties, where the drainage patterns of the Missouri River basin are clearly defined. The terrain is marked by seasonal watercourses and localized water sources such as Morton Spring, which would have been critical landmarks in this semi-arid region. Tributaries including Lisk Cr, Timber Cr, and the E Fk Timber Cr create a complex network of draws and ridges. The map illustrates the meticulous Public Land Survey System divisions of Townships 14, 15, and 16 North across Ranges 46 and 47 East, reflecting the systematic settlement and ranching history of eastern Montana. Far to the northeast, the headwaters of W Duck Cr emerge, showing the subtle topographic shifts that direct water across these expansive cattle-country highlands.