2011 Map of Bailey Reservoir

About this map

The agricultural landscape of Hill County is defined by its water management and sparse road network, centered on the Sage Creek drainage system. Numerous small-scale engineering projects illustrate the area's dependence on seasonal runoff, including the Hilldale Colony Dam and the Dees Brothers Dam. These features, often named for local ranching families or communities, indicate the dispersed nature of settlement in this part of Montana. The western edge of this survey is anchored by Bailey Reservoir, held by the Bailey-Dees-Frey Dam, while the eastern reaches include the Kiemle Reservoir. Notable terrain features like Halfway Coulee break the prairie, and the path of S Kremlin Rd provides one of the few primary transit corridors through the expansive ranch lands. This survey offers a clear view of the water infrastructure necessary to support life and industry on the northern plains.