2024 Map of Ester Lake

About this map

Big Warm Creek meanders through this portion of Phillips County, carving a distinct drainage pattern across the high plains. The landscape is defined by its intermittent water sources and expansive terrain, where the waters of Ester Lake and the smaller Parrot Lake provide rare catchments in an otherwise arid environment. This 2024 edition captures the modern infrastructure of the region, anchored by the passage of Hwy 204 and Rte 11, which follow the natural contours of the land. The presence of Parrot Flat and Spring Coulee highlights the traditional geographical markers used by ranchers and locals to navigate this sparsely populated section of Montana. The map provides a precise look at the township and range divisions, such as t27n r27e, illustrating the enduring grid system that governs land ownership in the American West.