2014 Map of Checkerboard

About this map

Checkerboard serves as the central settlement on this map, positioned where Us-12 crosses the N Fork Musselshell River. The landscape is a mix of high-country drainage and managed timberlands, with a significant portion of the territory falling within the Lewis & Clark National Forest. The map reveals a complex water management system through features like the Bair Reservoir, Christensen Reservoir, and Flagstaff Reservoir, which harness the various forks and creeks flowing from the ridges. Notable local markers include the prominent Fries Ridge and Whetstone Ridge, while specialized roads like Coates Cutoff and Fenceline Rd suggest a history of ranching or forestry access. Small, named bodies of water such as Thorsens Pond and Coates Pond provide specific points of interest for local history and land-use studies.