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2011 Map of Craig Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Craig Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Larb Creek meanders through this portion of Valley County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent water sources and ranching infrastructure. The map highlights several critical water management features in this arid environment, most notably McCuin Dam and its associated McCuin Reservoir. These man-made structures, along with the Craig Reservoir and Korman Reservoir, indicate the historical importance of water catchment for livestock and agriculture in the Montana plains.

The topography is characterized by numerous coulees that feed into the larger creek systems, including Grant Coulee, Black Coulee, and Krome Coulee. These features represent the natural drainage patterns of the region, while the presence of Ten Trees Creek in the southwest corner adds a named landmark to this sparsely populated territory. This survey reflects the persistent necessity of water engineering in a region where natural flow is limited to seasonal drainages.