2014 Map of Clear Water Reservoir

About this map

Bickels Coulee and Douglas Coulee define the drainage patterns of this high-plains landscape along the border of Rosebud and Garfield counties. The terrain is characterized by a network of intermittent stream beds and ephemeral water sources that were essential for the cattle and sheep ranching operations that have long defined this part of eastern Montana. In the northwest, the Clear Water Reservoir stands as a primary water management feature, fed by the winding Thompson Cr. A rare point of sustained water is found at Pride Springs, located at the head of Pride Springs Cr. The map reveals the sparse infrastructure of the modern era, where long-distance gravel routes like Angela Rd N and Red Butte Rd provide the only access through the vast public and private rangelands. The survey also tracks the upper reaches of the N Sunday Cr watershed, including the W Fork N Sunday Cr, illustrating the complex topography of the Montana badlands.