2011 Map of Harper Camp

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the southern half of this landscape, its complex, finger-like shoreline defining the geography of the Missouri River country. The northern terrain is marked by the elevated expanse of Harper Ridge, which separates the drainages of Carpenter Creek to the north from the direct runoff into the reservoir. Near the eastern edge of the ridge sits Harper Camp, a small settlement node linked by a network of unimproved roads that navigate the coulees and high plains of Valley County. The interplay between the massive water body and the surrounding drainages, including Cabin Coulee, illustrates the topographic transition from the dry Montana uplands to the expansive artificial shoreline. This 2011 survey captures the rural infrastructure of the area, showing the sparse but critical transportation lines that serve the high country above the lake.