2024 Map of Lake Thibadeau

About this map

Lake Thibadeau National Wildlife Refuge anchors this section of the northern Montana plains, preserving a critical wetland habitat where the prairie meets the water. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Lodge Creek and the drainage of Lohman Coulee, which feed into the central basin of Lake Thibadeau. Human activity in this rural expanse is marked by the presence of the East End Colony in the southeastern corner, along with a network of local routes like Shepherd Rd and Rd 170 N. A hydraulic Diversion located near the coulee suggests managed water resources in an environment where moisture is vital. The eastern edge of the map follows the straight-line boundary of the Hill Co Blaine Co line, illustrating the intersection of natural drainage patterns with formal geopolitical divisions in the Big Sky Country.