2017 Map of McLaren Reservoir

About this map

McLaren Reservoir and Holm Reservoir stand as significant water management features in this section of Blaine County. The landscape is defined by the drainage patterns of Lodge Cr, which winds through the central and southern portions of the quadrangle. Several prominent geological depressions, including Link Coulee in the northeast and Hay Coulee near the center, illustrate the erosional character of this Montana terrain. The local transportation network is anchored by a series of rural routes such as Ellome Rd, Norweigain Rd, and the aptly named Lonesome Rd, which provide access across the high plains. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the modern configuration of these water resources and the precise township and range boundaries that continue to define land ownership and management in the region.