2014 Map of Becker Dam

About this map

The Big Sheep Mountains dominate the western horizon of this Prairie County landscape, where the high plains are carved by a complex network of ephemeral drainages. Water management in this arid region is anchored by Becker Dam and the nearby Ban Reservoir Number 1, essential infrastructure for local ranching operations. The terrain is defined by deep cuts like Smith Coulee and Timber Coulee, which channel runoff toward the various branches of Cedar Cr and Brackett Cr. Remote transportation routes follow the natural topography, including the historical Xit Rd and Bad Route Rd, tracing a path through the extensive township and range survey lines of the eastern Montana rangelands. This map illustrates the sparse, functional layout of the modern American West, where human presence is marked by isolated reservoirs and long-distance gravel roads.