2011 Map of Grass Range NW

About this map

Bell Ranch Colony serves as a primary hub of human activity within this central Montana landscape, situated at the edge of the plains before they rise toward Black Butte. The area is defined by a dendritic network of drainages, including the meandering Brickyard Creek and South Fork Bear Creek, which navigate the subtle changes in elevation typical of this region's high prairie. The infrastructure here is sparse but functional, centered on water management and rural transit. The presence of the Ruseteun Number 2 Dam on the southern edge indicates the critical importance of water storage for local agriculture and ranching operations. Tracing the paths of Fords Creek Rd and Bowser Rd reveals the remote connectivity of this Fergus County territory in the early twenty-first century.