2011 Map of Hope Ranch

About this map

Hope Ranch and Anderson Ranch serve as the primary human landmarks in this high-plains landscape of Treasure County. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a network of seasonal watercourses and drainage features, most notably Tullock Creek and Big Lightning Creek. These water systems create a complex series of coulees, including Hollister Coulee and Anderson Coulee, which characterize the local topography. This map documents the area during a period of modern ranching, where water management is critical for local operations as evidenced by the Hope et al Number 1 Dam located near West Bear Creek. The drainage patterns, such as Hutchinson Creek and East Burnt Creek, suggest a landscape defined by natural runoff channels that dictate the placement of ranch roads and boundaries in this sparsely populated portion of Montana.