2011 Map of Bowmans Corners

About this map

Milford Colony sits as a primary anchor in this high-plains landscape of Lewis and Clark County, where agricultural water management is central to the local economy. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation and water storage, notably featuring the Milford Colony Dam, the Flat Milford Colony Dam, and the L Evans Dam along Flat Creek. These structures, combined with the Hogan Ditch, illustrate the persistent efforts to redirect the waters of Hogan Creek and Black Rock Creek for ranching and farming needs. This 2011 survey captures the area at Bowmans Corners, showing how modern arterial roads like Skyline Rd and Black Rock Rd bisect the open terrain, connecting these localized water-dependent settlements to the broader Montana prairie.