2011 Map of Fish Dam

About this map

Ayers Ranch Colony serves as a central hub in this Fergus County landscape, where the management of water resources is paramount to the local ranching economy. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage and water storage, with the North Fork McDonald Creek and Chippewa Creek cutting through the terrain. A series of small-scale infrastructure projects are visible, including the namesake Fish Dam, along with Ford Dam, Red Dam, and the Ruseteum Dam. These features highlight the importance of irrigation and livestock watering in this part of Montana. The Cheadle Fire Dist provides essential emergency services for the community, which is connected by a web of rural routes like Ruuton RD and Fords Creek RD.