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2011 Map of Antelope Creek Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Antelope Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The T and S Stock Company Number 5 Dam and its counterparts dominate the drainage patterns of this eastern Montana landscape, reflecting the intensive water management required for ranching in McCone County. These stock dams are scattered across a complex network of coulees, including Browns Coulee and O'Dell Coulee, where they capture seasonal runoff to support livestock. The largest of these impoundments, the Antelope Creek Reservoir, sits at the heart of the terrain, while others like the Ace of Spades Dam and Dealers Choice Dam hint at the local character of the ranching operations.

Water flows are defined by the convergence of Antelope Creek and several branches of Sand Creek, including West Fork Sand Creek and East Fork Sand Creek. The landscape is etched with these intermittent watercourses and landforms such as Preacher Coulee and Fullers Coulee, illustrating the erosional character of the region. Transportation is limited to a few arterial routes like N Sand Creek Rd and Highland Rd, which connect these remote ranching interests.