1984 Map of Christmas Reservoir

About this map

Christmas Reservoir and a network of ephemeral drainages define this portion of Valley County, Montana, as documented in the early 1980s. The landscape is dominated by complex coulees such as Coal Bank Coulee, Shed Coulee, and Whites Coulee, which serve as vital catchment areas in this arid ranching environment. Small, specialized water catchments like Far-Nuff Reservoir, Pippin Reservoir, and Trailerhouse Reservoir are scattered across the terrain, reflecting the mid-20th-century water management practices essential for livestock in the northern plains.