2024 Map of Becker Dam

About this map

Big Sheep Mountains dominate the western horizon of this Prairie County landscape, where the high plains are deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage patterns of Cedar Creek and its tributary, East Fork Cedar Creek, define the local topography, creating a series of ridges and coulees such as Smith Coulee. Human presence in this section of eastern Montana is marked primarily by an established grid of rural access roads, including Bad Route Rd and Cedar Creek Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between the creek beds and the mountain foothills. The presence of Ban Reservoir Number 1 indicates the essential role of water management and stock ponds in this arid environment, supporting the traditional ranching and land use patterns typical of the region. This 2024 survey captures the area's current configuration of section lines and remote infrastructure.