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2011 Map of Chimney Lakes

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Chimney Lakes
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Manley Ranch sits at the heart of this Montana landscape, where water management and ranching define the local geography. The map illustrates a complex network of hydrological features, including the Manley Number 3 Dam and Manley Number 2 Dam, which regulate the flow of Douglas Creek. These engineering works, along with the Number Five Ditch, highlight the historical and ongoing importance of water rights and irrigation in Powell County.

Tracing the drainage basins reveals a dense system of seasonal and perennial streams such as McElwain Creek, Sturgeon Creek, and Sheep Creek. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the namesake Chimney Lakes provide a distinctive landmark near the headwaters of Chimney Creek. Access to this high-country terrain is facilitated by MT Highway 271, which winds through the central valley alongside the major creek beds.