2024 Map of Martinsdale

About this map

The confluence of the North Fork Musselshell River and the South Fork Musselshell River anchors this Central Montana landscape, where the Meagher and Wheatland county line intersects the valley. The settlement of Martinsdale sits just west of the Martinsdale Reservoir, a significant water feature that dominates the eastern portion of the quadrangle. North of the main settlement, the Martinsdale Colony and the nearby Gauglerville Cem provide critical points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking family roots in the area. To the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Gordon Butte, creating a dramatic elevation contrast with the river bottoms where Gillis Creek and Little Elk Creek contribute to the watershed. The map records a rural network of local routes including Lake Access Rd and Gauglerville Access Rd, reflecting the community's reliance on both the ranching economy and the water resources of the Musselshell.