2011 Map of Whitetail Creek

About this map

Whitetail Creek and its numerous tributaries dominate this Carter County landscape, revealing a high-plains environment meticulously managed for water storage. The drainage network is dense, featuring the North Fork Whitetail Creek, Middle Fork Whitetail Creek, and South Fork Whitetail Creek, which all converge as they flow eastward. This hydrological pattern is punctuated by several man-made structures essential for ranching and conservation, such as the Whitetail Detention Dam and the Lostcalf Dam. These features, along with named landmarks like the Two D-4 Ranch Dam, suggest a long-standing reliance on small-scale reservoirs to support life in this corner of Montana. Transportation in the area is limited to rural routes like Hopkin's Rd and Cottonwood Rd, which navigate the terrain around Muskrat Creek and the southern Aldrich Draw.