2011 Map of Hay Basin South

About this map

Fortney Ranch sits at the heart of this Montana landscape, representing the agricultural heritage of Yellowstone County in the early 21st century. The terrain is defined by a grid of rural routes including Van Sky Rd and Oswald Rd, which provide access to the expansive ranching properties and open plains. Water management is critical in this environment, evidenced by the Dreves Dam and the drainage patterns of South Fork Crooked Creek. This map documents a sparsely populated but active ranching region, where the placement of named roads like Heag Rd and Birkley Rd marks the boundaries of long-held family land and local commerce.