2017 Map of Ester Lake

About this map

The Lodge Pole District's high plains are defined by dramatic drainages and intermittent water bodies, as shown in this 2017 Montana survey. Big Warm Cr meanders across the central landscape, cutting through the terrain alongside topographical landmarks like Schoolhouse Coulee. In the north, Ester Lake provides a focal point near Sage Hen Coulee and Spring Coulee, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle feature Parrot Lake situated on the broad Parrot Flat. This area remains largely undeveloped, with the primary transportation corridors limited to Hwy 204 and Rte 11, reflecting a remote ranching or conservation landscape. The detailed contour intervals illustrate the complex breaks and coulees that characterize this part of Phillips County, documenting the natural drainage patterns that have shaped land use in the region for generations.