2014 Map of Nelson Creek Bay

About this map

Fort Peck Lake and its intricate northern shoreline dominate this portion of McCone County, where the rising water has created several distinct inlets and landmarks. Nelson Creek Bay reaches deep into the land, flanked by prominent topographic features such as North Twitchell Point and South Twitchell Point. The landscape is defined by a dense network of coulees that drain toward the reservoir, including South Foster Coulee and Jim Coulee. These drainage patterns reflect the erosion typical of the Missouri River breaks region, with ridges like Racetrack Ridge and Jacks Ridge providing high ground between the draws. In the south, the terrain levels out at Egan Flat, while the presence of Carney Springs indicates localized water sources in an otherwise dry landscape of badlands and ridges. Rural access is maintained through the primitive Nelson Creek Rd and Horse Creek Rd.