2014 Map of Crow Creek Dam

About this map

The United States and Canada border marks the northern limit of this high-plains landscape, where the boundary between Phillips and Valley counties bisects a territory defined by remote water management and livestock grazing infrastructure. In this arid environment, the terrain is characterized by intricate drainage systems such as Red Mud Coulee and the winding course of Snake Creek. A series of small-scale impoundments dot the landscape, including Crow Creek Dam, Target Reservoir, and Grimes Reservoir, which illustrate the critical importance of water storage for regional ranching operations. The network of unimproved roads, such as Barnard Road and Duncan Road, provides the only access through these expansive sections of the Montana backcountry.