2024 Map of Hound Creek Reservoir

About this map

Adel serves as a central point of reference in this landscape of the Big Belt Mountains foothills, where ranching operations like Dana Ranch and B K Ranch define the land use. The terrain is dramatically shaped by volcanic features, including the prominent volcanic heights of Adel Mountain and the distinct formations of The Pinnacles. Water management is vital to this high-country environment, evidenced by the presence of Spring Cr Reservoir and Hound Cr Reservoir. A complex network of drainage systems, including West Fork Hound Creek and South Fork Sheep Creek, carves through the varied topography from the heights of Black Mtn down to the grassy stretches of Wosineck Flats. These waterways and high-altitude features like Upper Park illustrate a landscape dedicated to long-standing Montana livestock traditions.