2011 Map of Baker NW

About this map

Pennel Creek and Sandstone Creek dominate this 2011 survey of Fallon County, Montana, carving out the drainage patterns of the northern Great Plains. The landscape is defined by local water management and agricultural infrastructure, evidenced by named features such as Thielen Number 1 Dam and the H A Wyrick Number 1 Dam. These small-scale water control points are essential to the regional ranching and farming operations, often bearing the names of the local families who established them. The map traces the rural transition into the 21st century, where section lines and local thoroughfares like Pennel Rd and Road 644 provide the primary framework for movement across the open terrain. The confluence of Timber Creek and the South Fork Sandstone Creek in the south highlights the intricate network of seasonal waterways that sustain this part of the state.