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1995 Map of Checkerboard

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Checkerboard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1997
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1997

About this map

Checkerboard lies at the intersection of high-country drainage basins and public lands in Meagher County. The small settlement is surrounded by the Lewis and Clark National Forest, specifically within the Musselshell Ranger District. The landscape is defined by the North Fork Musselshell River and its varied tributaries, including Checkerboard Creek and Sourdough Creek. Water management is central to the area's geography, evidenced by the large Bair Reservoir and smaller impoundments such as Christensen Reservoir and Flagstaff Reservoir.

The prominent Wherestone Ridge rises to the south, while the northern terrain features industrial markers like a Quarry and Gravel Pits. Local ranching or forestry operations are suggested by landmarks such as the Flagstaff Enclosure and the Gaging Sta on the river. The presence of the Jamison Trail and the national forest boundary indicates a region balancing resource extraction with wilderness management.