2024 Map of Fairview SW

About this map

First Hay Creek and its north fork cut across this portion of Richland County, defining the drainage patterns of this high plains landscape. The map reveals a highly structured environment of section lines and gravel roads, including Co RD 129 and Co RD 128, which serve the dispersed homesteads and agricultural operations of the region. A shift in land use is visible in the southeastern corner, where the Main Canal and Lateral G introduce irrigation infrastructure to the drainage of Second Hay Creek. This transition from dryland coulees to managed water systems illustrates the modern engineering required to sustain production in the semi-arid Montana climate. The presence of these canals alongside traditional seasonal watercourses highlights the intersection of natural topography and human resource management.