2011 Map of McLaren Reservoir

About this map

McLaren Reservoir and the winding course of Lodge Creek characterize this corner of Blaine County, Montana, at the start of the 2010s. The landscape is defined by its water management systems, featuring the Elloam Association Reservoir Dam in the northwest and the Super Lynx Dam further south. These artificial water bodies, along with Holm Reservoir, suggest a ranching or agricultural environment where water storage is vital for the arid northern plains. Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of rural routes including Lonesome Rd and Reser Rd, which connect remote homesteads or grazing lands. The presence of Battle Creek and the drainage at Hay Coulee further illustrate the hydrologic patterns of the region, showing how seasonal and permanent water sources dictate the placement of local infrastructure and dams in this open frontier country.