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2011 Map of Fresno Dam

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fresno Dam stands as the central engineering feature of this Hill County landscape, impounding the Milk River to form the expansive Fresno Reservoir. This 2011 survey captures a region defined by water management and recreation, where campgrounds like Kiehns Campground and Fresno Beach Campground line the irregular western shorelines. The surrounding high plains are etched by numerous drainage features, including Eagle Coulee, Nelson Coulee, and Messerschmidt Coulee, reflecting a terrain shaped by seasonal runoff into the river valley.

Small settlements such as Fresno and Burnham are situated along the southern rail corridor, providing a glimpse into the historic transportation network of northern Montana. Beyond the primary reservoir, the map identifies several smaller, locally named water controls such as California Coulee Dam and the J Pasma Dam, which suggest the vital importance of water storage for local ranching and agricultural operations in this semi-arid environment.