2020 Map of Whitney Creek

About this map

The Pine Hills dominate the topography of this corner of Custer County, where the high ridges of the divide separate the drainages of the Tongue River watershed. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of intermittent stream beds and named water sources that were essential for early ranching, such as Bircher Springs and Finn Springs. This 2020 survey shows the remote nature of the region, where access is limited to gravel routes like Murray Ranch Rd and Country Rd. The drainage systems of Whitney Cr and Log Cr flow north toward the Yellowstone valley, while the southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by the headwaters of N Woman Cr. The map preserves the specific cattle-country geography of eastern Montana, tracing the historic township and range lines across a terrain primarily shaped by the erosive forces of Mill Cr and its various forks.