2017 Map of Martinsdale

About this map

The confluence of the Musselshell River and the S Fork Musselshell River anchors this landscape in central Montana. To the north, Martinsdale Colony and the historic settlement of Gauglerville sit near a local Cemetery, while the primary town of Martinsdale lies just west of the sprawling Martinsdale Reservoir. This water management feature is a critical component of the regional ranching and agricultural economy. The terrain is dramatically defined by the rising elevation of Gordon Butte in the southwest, contrasting with the river bottoms and the drainage of Big Coulee. These geographical features illustrate the distribution of water and high ground that has dictated settlement patterns along the Meagher and Wheatland County line, where rural life is centered on the river valleys and the access provided by corridors like Lake Access Rd.