2014 Map of Dione Reservoir

About this map

Dione Reservoir and a series of smaller catchment basins define this arid stretch of Phillips County, where the management of water dominates the landscape. The geography is marked by seasonal drainages including Second Creek, Third Creek, and the North Fork Fourchette Creek, which carve subtle paths through the terrain. Evidence of ranching and land use is clear in the naming of local landmarks like Horse Pasture Coulee and Tank Coulee. This 2014 survey illustrates the sparse network of rural transit, anchored by the Blunt Cutacross Road and Dry Fork Road. The placement of Archie Reservoir, Carberry Reservoir, and Garter Reservoir suggests a highly organized approach to livestock watering and resource preservation in a region where every stream and coulee is named and utilized.