2017 Map of Cameron Lake

About this map

Jackass Butte and the foothills of the Sweet Grass Hills define this northern Montana landscape, where the high plains break into a complex system of drainage coulees and seasonal basins. Settled ranching life is marked by the Eide Ranch and the namesake Cameron Lake, while the road network, including Miners Coulee Rd and Sundby Rd, follows the natural contours of the land. The presence of Eide School Rd suggests the historical locations of rural education centers that once served this isolated community. Water is a critical element of the geography, from the reliable Wood Spring to the winding courses of Sheep Cr and Canon Cr. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring legacy of early land claims and the names given by those who worked the varied terrain, such as Dutch John Coulee and Miners Coulee.