2020 Map of Bison Bone Reservoir

About this map

Bison Bone Reservoir sits at the heart of this Phillips County landscape, where the drainage patterns of the Missouri River breaks define the topography. The terrain is deeply incised by ephemeral waterways including Beauchamp Cr, Trine Cr, and Dry Fork Cr, which channel seasonal runoff through the coulees and draws of north-central Montana. This survey documents a ranching environment where water management is critical, evidenced by the presence of a Private Reservoir and Pep Reservoir along the lower reaches of Cline Cr. Human infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along Dry Fork Rd, which serves as the principal east-west corridor through the township and range divisions. The map provides a clear record of the public land survey system, illustrating the section lines that organize this open range country.