2024 Map of Benton Lake East

About this map

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this landscape on the border of Cascade and Chouteau counties, preserving a vital wetland complex in north-central Montana. The extensive waters of Benton Lake provide a central focus for the region, managed for conservation and wildlife habitat. This modern survey reflects the enduring character of the High Plains, where the grid of the Public Land Survey System defines the layout of ranch roads and section boundaries. A network of rural routes, including Bootlegger Trl, Anderson Rd, and Darby Rd, provides access across the open terrain, connecting remote homesteads and agricultural operations. The map illustrates the specific geography of these prairie wetlands before they transition into the surrounding uplands, capturing the contemporary management of one of the area's most significant natural landmarks.