2011 Map of Ihmsen Well

About this map

Lonesome Lake and the drainages of the Lonesome Lake Coulee define this portion of the northern Montana plains. The landscape is characterized by its agricultural grid, where a network of thoroughfares including North Rd, Golden Rd, and Seed Rd provide access to remote outposts. The namesake Ihmsen Well stands as a vital water point in this arid environment, while the Cornett Fish Dam indicates local efforts to manage water resources along the ephemeral creek beds. This 2011 survey captures the area at a time when traditional ranching infrastructure and naming conventions, such as Pickens Rd and Verona Rd, remained central to the geography of Chouteau County.