2011 Map of McKinnsey Reservoir West

About this map

Sage Creek and its southern tributary, Little Sage Creek, dominate this prairie landscape in Hill County, where the topography is defined by the managed water resources essential for high-plains agriculture. The drainage patterns are punctuated by several small-scale water management projects, including Burgundy Dam, Hybner Dam, Mercury Dam, and the Langel A C Dam near Flat Coulee. These features represent the localized efforts to capture runoff in an arid environment. The most prominent natural landmark is Black Butte, which rises above the drainages in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. Transport through the area is primarily anchored by Rudyard Rd, which serves as a central artery connecting these remote ranching and farming sites. The presence of Russell Creek in the northwest further illustrates the intricate web of seasonal watercourses that shape the settlement and land-use patterns of this northern Montana region.