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2011 Map of Indian Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Indian Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Indian Lake sits at the northwestern corner of this Phillips County landscape, a region defined by its complex network of water management and cattle ranching. The map documents a series of critical water features including the CCC Indian Division Number 1 Dam, which serves as a landmark for New Deal-era infrastructure in this part of Montana. Farther east, agricultural activity is anchored by named homesteads such as the Wiederrick Ranch and Long X Ranch, illustrating the persistence of ranching lineages in the high plains.

The drainage patterns of the area are intricate, with Box Elder Creek and Fourchette Creek carving through the terrain alongside numerous coulees like Jones Coulee and Mickey Coulee. Unique identifiers such as X Crossing and various retaining pits like the Halfway Retaining Pit suggest a landscape geared toward livestock movement and seasonal water retention, providing valuable spatial context for local historians and land use researchers.