2017 Map of Dry Lake

About this map

The Milk River and the southern reaches of the Fresno Reservoir anchor this 2017 survey of the Montana prairie. This is a landscape defined by its complex drainage patterns and seasonal water bodies, where numerous coulees have carved paths through the high plains. Features like Archie Coulee and Chain of Lakes Coulee illustrate the local topography, leading into the Milk River valley. To the south, the namesake Dry Lake and the nearby Alkali Lakes Coulee indicate the alkaline nature of many prairie basins. This region is sparsely settled, with the transportation network primarily consisting of grid-aligned routes such as Kremlin High Grade Rd, which facilitates movement between remote farmsteads and grazing lands.