2011 Map of Conrad Butte

About this map

The Marias River and its Dry Fork Marias River carve through this Montana landscape, defining the northern boundary of a region dominated by agricultural water management. The area is characterized by vast level stretches like Atkinson Flat and Tank Flat, while Conrad Butte serves as a central landmark amidst the prairie. This 2011 survey reveals an intricate network of local water infrastructure, with numerous private and ranch-scale reservoirs such as the M Ratzburg Reservoir and the Jim Judisch Reservoir. These features, along with specialized sites like the Marias Hereford Ranch Number 30 Dam and McCracken Brothers Dam, illustrate the vital importance of irrigation and water storage in Pondera County. Historical transportation is represented by the Whoop-Up Trl, a route that once connected the region to broader frontier trade networks, now overlaid by modern sections of Rte 417 and Fas 366.