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1983 Map of Antelope Creek Reservoir

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Antelope Creek Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

Antelope Creek Reservoir sits at the center of this 1980s landscape in McCone County, Montana, where a complex network of coulees and seasonal drainages defines the local topography. This area is characterized by high-elevation prairie and breaklands, where small-scale water management is evident through multiple catchment features like the Upper O'Dell Coulee Reservoir and Browns Coulee Reservoir. These man-made features highlight the necessity of water storage for ranching and land use in this arid region.

The branching drainage systems of Preacher Coulee, Fullers Coulee, and O'Dell Coulee reveal a landscape deeply eroded by time and water. The map traces several distinct forks, including the O'Dell West Fork and the East Fork, which eventually feed into larger systems like Sand Creek and Rock Creek. This topographic detail provides a clear view of the natural water distribution patterns used by local inhabitants during the late 20th century.