2024 Map of Hunter Lake

About this map

Big Lake and the broader Lake Basin dominate the northern landscape of this Stillwater County region, where the high plains of Montana meet intermittent water systems. The terrain is characterized by significant topographic rises like Rattlesnake Ridge and Antelope Point, overlooking a network of rural roads such as Columbus Molt Rd and Oil Well Rd that follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. These routes provide access to the various depressions and seasonal basins that define the local hydrology, including Hunter Lake and the smaller Wig Spring. To the south, the land begins to drain toward the North Fork Valley Creek, marking a transition from the larger lake beds to more defined creek valleys. The map reflects a modern rural infrastructure of local connectors like Wheat Basin Rd and Lutgen Rd, essential for the agricultural and land management activities in this sparsely populated area.