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1986 Map of Deadmans Basin Reservoir

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Deadmans Basin Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Deadmans Basin Reservoir dominates the landscape of the central Montana plains where Wheatland Co meets Golden Valley Co. Fed by the Deadmans Basin Supply Canal and drained via the Deadmans Basin Outlet Canal, the reservoir serves as a critical water management feature for the surrounding prairie. To the south, the Musselshell River meanders across the territory, flanked by an Old Railroad Grade that traces the historic transportation corridor through the small settlement of Barber.

The terrain transitions from the river bottom to higher elevations such as Indian Butte, revealing a landscape marked by both natural drainage and human infrastructure. Traces of regional industry appear in various Gravel Pit locations and a network of pipelines. Recreational and monitoring sites, including a Campground, Boat Ramp, and Gaging Station, indicate how the reservoir functioned as a hub for both utility and local use by the mid-1980s.