2014 Map of Bell Ridge West

About this map

The Missouri River cuts across the southwestern corner of this Montana landscape, forming the natural boundary between Fergus Co and Phillips County. This stretch of the river is defined by extensive floodplains and family-named riverbeds, including Knox Bottoms, Le Clair Bottoms, and McNulty Bottoms. The Missouri River Bridge provides a critical crossing for Us-191, which serves as the primary corridor through these breaks. To the north and east, the terrain rises into significant uplands such as Bell Ridge and Siparyann Ridge, separated by deep drainages like Bogg Gulch and Duval Gulch. An Auto Tour Rte winds through the hills, indicating the area's significance for public access and wildlife observation. The map also records water management features in this arid environment, most notably Bell Reservoir.