2017 Map of Clear Water Reservoir

About this map

The Clear Water Reservoir serves as a primary hydrological anchor in this sparsely populated reach of Eastern Montana, situated right on the line between Garfield and Rosebud Counties. This high-plains landscape is defined by its drainage patterns, where intermittent watercourses have carved distinct geographic features like Douglas Coulee, Bickels Coulee, and Spring Coulee. The terrain is shaped by the headwaters of several systems, including Thompson Cr and the West Fork North Sunday Creek. Settlement remains extremely light, represented primarily by the east-west passage of Angela Road North. The presence of Pride Springs suggests a localized water source that would have been vital for ranching and livestock in this arid environment, providing a rare point of reliability among the seasonal drainages of N Sunday Cr and Pride Springs Cr.