2017 Map of Melville

About this map

Melville serves as the central hub of this agricultural landscape in Sweet Grass County, where a network of gravel roads and state highways connects ranchlands along the eastern slopes of the Crazy Mountains. The settlement's layout is defined by Melville Main St and State Hwy 371, surrounded by a complex system of waterways. Significant water management is evident through the presence of the Big Timber Cr Canal, which moves water across the prairie to support local livestock and crops. To the south, the prominent Wheeler Butte rises above the terrain, while the Franklin Hills dominate the eastern reaches of the quadrangle. This 2017 survey details a region where the geography is dictated by drainages like Sweet Grass Cr, Otter Cr, and Wheeler Cr, illustrating the long-standing reliance on natural and engineered water sources in rural Montana.