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2011 Map of Ester Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Big Warm Creek snakes through this high plains landscape in the Lodge Pole District, defining a region where water management is critical to life. The 2011 survey reveals an intricate system of small-scale dams and reservoirs, such as Early Bird Dam, T-Bird Dam, and the Fort Belknap Number 7 Dam, which support local agricultural and ranching efforts. These features, along with names like Hog Farm Rd, reflect the working nature of the terrain.

Standing water bodies like Ester Lake and Parrot Lake provide rare landmarks in the open country of Parrot Flat. The map documents a sparsely populated area where travel is dictated by rural routes like Rte-204 and the drainage patterns of Sage Hen Coulee and Little Warm Creek. This record is essential for understanding the infrastructure of the Fort Belknap reservation lands in the early 21st century.