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2011 Map of Fey Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The international border between the Canada and the United States of America defines the northern edge of this high-plains landscape. The southern portion of the quadrangle reveals a history of extraction and community near the Sweetgrass Hills, anchored by the Gold Butte Mine and the nearby Gold Butte Cemetery. Transportation across the basin follows several rural routes, including Whitlash Rd and Gold Butte Rd, which connect isolated homesteads like the A Fey Ranch and J Fey Ranch.

Water management is central to the land's utility, evidenced by numerous small reservoirs and impoundments such as Alkali Lake, Big Lake, and the uniquely named The Pot Hole. These features, along with drainage systems like Fred and George Creek and Eclipse Creek, underscore the challenges of ranching and industry in this arid environment. The map also documents the Fred and George Creek Oil and Gas Field, highlighting the ongoing economic reliance on the region's natural resources.