1965 Map of Christenson Reservoir

About this map

Christenson Reservoir and the surrounding drainage basins of Garfield County define this mid-century ranching landscape. The area is characterized by a complex network of seasonal watercourses and coulees, including Graveyard Creek, Myers Coulee, and Artz Coulee, which carve through the high plains. Small-scale water management is evident through scattered impoundments such as Antone Reservoir and Section Four Reservoir, which provided vital resources for livestock in this arid environment. A prominent Mesa stands as a central landmark above the West Branch Coulee, while the serpentine paths of Lone Tree Creek and Jacques Creek trace the southern reaches of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural erosion patterns and land-use requirements of Eastern Montana during the 1960s.