2020 Map of Melville NW

About this map

The border of Wheatland and Sweet Grass counties divides this high-plains landscape, where ranching and irrigation define the land use. The presence of the Martin and Cremer Ditch in the southern portion of the map indicates the significant effort required to manage water for agriculture in this semi-arid region. Several seasonal and perennial watercourses, including Fish Cr, Sadie Cr, and Cayuse Cr, carve through the terrain, influencing the layout of local infrastructure. Transportation through these open reaches relies on a network of unpaved corridors like Tony Creek Rd and Donald Rd, which connect remote properties to the primary north-south artery, Highway 191.