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2011 Map of McKinnsey Reservoir East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of McKinnsey Reservoir East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sage Creek and Little Sage Creek meander through this section of the northern Montana plains, shaping a landscape defined by deep erosional features such as Miranda Coulee and Ninemile Coulee. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reveals a high-plains environment where water management is central to the land's utility, anchored by the McKinnsey Reservoir and smaller structures like Capricorn Dam and Libra Dam.

Human activity is concentrated around scattered landmarks and transportation corridors. Hingham Rd serves as a primary north-south axis, connecting the remote landscape to local hubs. Aviation interests are represented by Hutchinson Airport and Lincolns Field, while the prominent elevation of Black Butte provides a distinct natural waypoint in an otherwise subtle, sprawling terrain of northern Hill County.