2024 Map of Blanchard Ranch

About this map

Willow Creek and its winding tributaries define this portion of Valley County, where water management is central to the landscape. Numerous man-made catchments, including Blanchard Reservoir and the Jack Rabbit Reservoir, are scattered throughout the drainages of Coyote Creek and Sage Hen Creek. These features indicate the region's reliance on gathered surface water for ranching and wildlife in a semi-arid environment. The southern margin of the area is protected as part of the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge, preserving the breaks and flats near the Missouri River drainage.