2011 Map of Ingals Dam

About this map

Cat Creek Cemetery sits in a landscape defined by ranching and water management in this Petroleum County region. This 2011 survey illustrates a complex network of ephemeral waterways and human-engineered catchments, including the namesake Ingals Dam and the numbered structures of Manuel Number 1 Dam and Manuel Number 2 Dam. The presence of the Winnett Irrigation County Ditch near the southern boundary highlights the ongoing necessity of water control in central Montana's arid plains. The terrain is marked by significant drainage features such as Bull Springs Coulee and the winding paths of Box Elder Creek and McDonald Creek. Navigation through the area is anchored by the historic path of Old Cat Creek Rd, providing a sense of the rural infrastructure that has supported local agriculture for generations.