2011 Map of Woods Water

About this map

Criswell Ranch and the eponymous Woods Water spring anchor this 2011 survey of a drainage-rich landscape in Rosebud County. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal watercourses, including the north-flowing Sarpy Creek and the meandering Corral Creek systems. In the north, human engineering has modified the natural flow with the Haines Reservoir Dam creating the Haines Reservoir, while prominent geological formations like Rattlesnake Butte provide distinct landmarks across the high plains. The map illustrates a ranching landscape where names like Whiskey Coulee, Scraper Coulee, and Swede Creek suggest the diverse influences of early settlers and the local topography. This document captures the modern state of remote Montana ranch lands, documenting the critical water sources and access routes like Bear Creek Rd that sustain this isolated territory.