2017 Map of Cooney Reservoir

About this map

Cooney Reservoir dominates the center of this Montana landscape, where the waters of Red Lodge Creek are harnessed for the surrounding agricultural community. The map reveals an intricate network of irrigation systems critical to the high plains, including the Hokola Ditch, Karvonen Ditch, and Shorey Ditch. These man-made features weave through the terrain alongside natural drainage like Cottonwood Coulee, feeding the fields around Selmes and the West Bench. To the east, Rock Creek flows near Bangart Field, while significant topographical markers like Shane Ridge and Church Hill define the local relief. The layout of roads such as Roberts Cooney Dam Rd and Willow Creek Rd reflects the ranching and water-management infrastructure that has shaped this part of Carbon and Stillwater counties.