2011 Map of Hailstone Basin

About this map

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southern portion of this Stillwater County landscape, centered around the seasonally shifting waters of Hailstone Lake. The topography is defined by the Hailstone Basin, a significant natural depression that collects local drainage and is managed by infrastructure like the Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge Dam. In the northern half of the map, the drainage patterns of Painted Robe Creek wind across the terrain, accompanied by a sparse network of section-line roads such as Painted Robe Rd and Belmont Rd. The environment is largely open and rural, dominated by these hydrological features and the ranching or agricultural access provided by corridors like Hoagland Rd and Stiles Rd. Local water management is evident at Hoagland Dam, reflecting the area's reliance on controlled water sources in this part of Montana.