2014 Map of Johnson Lake

About this map

Big Muddy Creek meanders through this portion of Roosevelt County, defining the drainage patterns of a landscape marked by intermittent water and wide plateaus. To the north, Homestead Lake sits near the upper reaches of the creek, while the namesake Johnson Lake occupies a central position within the grid of township and range lines. The terrain is further etched by the paths of Sheep Cr and Sand Cr, which reveal the erosive work of water in this semi-arid environment. Transportation in this section of the Fort Kipp District is anchored by MT-344 and the descriptively named The Slab Rd, providing a framework for understanding the rural connectivity of the region. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System divisions, including t30n r55e and t29n r55e, which have governed the settlement and agricultural layout of the Montana plains.