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2011 Map of Dodson Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Dodson Dam controls the flow of the Milk River in this section of north-central Montana, where the river's winding oxbows dominate the floodplain. The town of Dodson sits along the southern bank, serving as a focal point for the surrounding ranching and agricultural landscape. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the region, where numerous tributaries such as Peoples Creek, Dodson Creek, and Milk Creek converge toward the main river channel.

Transport corridors like the Lodgepole Hwy and Old Savoy Rd parallel the river, following the natural path established by the water. The intricate network of smaller streams like Deer Creek highlights the area's dependence on the river system for irrigation and livestock in a semi-arid environment. This map captures the intersection of critical water infrastructure and small-town geography in Phillips County.