1985 Map of Bear Creek Reservoir

About this map

Bear Creek Reservoir serves as a central landmark in this high-plains landscape where the border between Fergus and Petroleum counties meets. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of Box Elder Creek and Antelope Creek, which carve through the Montana rangeland. This 1985 provisional edition, compiled from 1970s aerial photography, captures a sparsely populated region primarily characterized by its drainage systems and the local water infrastructure necessary for the area. The map highlights the transition of Bear Creek as it flows toward the reservoir, providing a clear look at the hydrological layout of this central Montana borderland during the mid-1980s.