2011 Map of Flat Bottom Coulee SW

About this map

Aldinger Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, where a network of seasonal drainages and local water management systems define the rural character of Rosebud County. The terrain is marked by the winding courses of Longfork Creek and the East Fork Longfork Creek, which form the primary hydrological arteries for the region. A series of numbered and named water control structures, including the Vananda Dam, Zempel Number 3 Dam, and Wheller Number 1 Dam, illustrate the critical importance of water conservation for ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid part of Montana. These features reflect a legacy of land stewardship and private water rights development in an area where reliable water sources are essential for the survival of remote ranching operations like the one at the northern border.