2017 Map of Lepleys Creek

About this map

The Highwood Mountains dominate this central Montana landscape, where the peaks of the Lewis & Clark National Forest drop away into the high plains of Chouteau County. This 2017 survey details a transition from timbered ridges and deep drainages like Bear Gulch to the seasonal wetland complexes of the north. Significant water resources including Big Lake and Kingsbury Lake highlight the area's importance for wildlife, specifically protected within the Chouteau County Waterfowl Production Area. The drainage network is defined by Lepleys Creek, which gathers from the mountain slopes and winds north across the prairie toward the Missouri River system. The presence of ranch infrastructure like Big Sag Ranch Ln and Shonkin Rd illustrates the modern agricultural footprint in this sparsely populated region of the state.