1965 Map of Benton Lake West

About this map

Benton Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates the eastern landscape of this high plains region, where the prairie meets the expansive wetlands of Benton Lake. The terrain is characterized by a network of drainage and water management, featuring a prominent Aqueduct and Pipeline system that cuts across the land. These features, along with Lake Creek, highlight the vital importance of water control in this arid Montana environment. The map also records the jurisdictional tri-point where the boundaries of Teton, Cascade, and Chouteau counties converge. While primarily a natural landscape, the presence of a Gravel Pit indicates localized resource extraction amidst the vast open sections of the northern plains.