1965 Map of Indian Lake

About this map

Ranching operations and wildlife conservation efforts define this portion of Phillips County, surveyed in the mid-1960s. The landscape is dominated by the Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range, which protects the breaks and coulees surrounding the northern reaches of the Fort Peck Reservoir. This area reflects a specialized remote economy where family holdings like the Wiederick Ranch, Long X Ranch, and Matovich Ranch are established alongside a complex system of water management features, including Jones Reservoir and the Halfway Retaining Pit. The topography is etched by drainage systems like Fourchette Creek and Mickey Coulee, which flow toward the Missouri River basin. A small Landing Area near the Matovich property highlights the necessity of aerial access in this sparsely populated terrain, while Indian Lake stands as a distinct hydrological marker in the northwestern corner.