2014 Map of Baker Monument

About this map

The Missouri River carves a sharp northerly bend through this section of central Montana, defining the shared borders of Fergus, Blaine, and Phillips counties. This landscape is dominated by the complex drainage systems of Woodhawk Cr and the various branches of Two Calf Cr, which have sculpted the terrain into prominent features like Barnes Ridge and the Reed Coulee depressions. Historical transit patterns are visible in the naming of riverfront areas such as Woodhawk Btm and the access provided by Power Plant Ferry Rd, pointing to the importance of river crossings and bottomland access in this remote region. The namesake Baker Monument stands as a notable landmark overlooking the breaks and coulees, where the D-Y Trl and Keller Bottom Rd provide the primary terrestrial movement through the high country.