1978 Map of Fort Peck Lake West

About this map

The Missouri River and the expansive Fort Peck Lake dominate the southern portion of this landscape, where the reservoir winds through the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range. To the northwest, the Ul Bend National Wildlife Refuge marks a significant protected area along the water’s edge. This 1970s view reveals a sparsely populated region of Phillips County, defined by isolated settlements such as Regina PO and Sun Prairie located near the Sun Prairie Flats. The map illustrates a landscape of complex drainage systems including Beaver Creek and Frenchman Creek, alongside numerous coulees like Desert Coulee. Human activity is noted through scattered infrastructure such as a Coal Mine and a remote Landing Strip, reflecting the rural industrial and transport needs of this portion of the Montana plains.