2011 Map of Benton Lake East

About this map

Benton Lake dominates this portion of the Montana prairie in Cascade County, appearing here as a massive, intricate wetland complex vital to the region's hydrography. The 2011 survey reveals a landscape defined by water management and rural infrastructure, where structures like Kodak Dam and Toy Box Dam regulate the flow of water across the open terrain. The map reflects a modern era of land use where section lines are traced by a network of gravel and improved roads, including Power Rd E and Anderson Rd. This grid-like development contrasts with the irregular, organic spread of the lake's marshy reaches, illustrating the intersection of natural water systems and the agricultural grid. Smaller features like Black Horse Lake Rd and Darby Rd provide access to the various waterfowl and wildlife management areas that characterize this stretch of the Great Plains.