2020 Map of Woods Water

About this map

Haines Reservoir sits in the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape, where the headwaters of numerous seasonal drainages carve deep coulees into the Big Horn Basin. The terrain is defined by a network of intermittent streams like Swede Cr, Nell Cr, and Hay Cr that flow into Sarpy Cr, reflecting the dry-land ranching geography of Rosebud and Treasure Counties. The presence of named landmarks such as Rattlesnake Butte and the namesake Woods Water suggests critical water sources in a region where topography dictates movement. Transportation is largely limited to unpaved routes following the natural contours, most notably Sarpy Rd as it winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. This map reveals a sparsely settled Montana frontier, where the land is organized by section lines rather than townships, punctuated by deep draws like Whiskey Coulee and Scraper Coulee.