2024 Map of Lake Reservoir

About this map

The Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge dominates the southern half of this landscape, preserving a vast expanse of breaks and drainage systems in Phillips County. The terrain is defined by a dense network of coulees and ridges, including the prominent C K Ridge and the winding Garden Coulee. Water management is the defining human imprint on this arid environment, evidenced by a series of strategically placed catchments such as Monster Reservoir, Badger Reservoir, and Wildlife Reservoir. These features, alongside creek systems like Beauchamp Creek and Cline Creek, illustrate the complex hydrology required to sustain life and wildlife in this portion of the Montana plains. The map provides a clear view of the township and range divisions, marking the boundaries of t23n r27e and t22n r28e across the rugged breaks.