2024 Map of Hailstone Basin

About this map

Hailstone National Wildlife Refuge anchors the southeast corner of this Stillwater County landscape, preserving the alkaline waters of Hailstone Lake and the surrounding prairie habitat. The terrain is defined by the Hailstone Basin, where the elevation drops into a natural depression, and the northern drainage of Painted Robe Creek. This modern survey illustrates the sparse, grid-based road network characteristic of Montana's high plains, where long stretches of road like Painted Robe Rd, Ray Rd, and Hoagland Rd serve remote ranchlands. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of public conservation land and private township divisions, including t4n r20e and t3n r21e. It is a vital document for understanding the contemporary geography of this wind-swept basin and its essential water features.