2020 Map of Nelson Creek Bay

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the western edge of this landscape in McCone County, where the rising waters of the Missouri River reservoir have created a complex shoreline of inlets and points. The map documents the intricate geography of McGuire Creek Bay and Nelson Creek Bay, where the prairie breaks into numerous coulees that drain toward the reservoir. High ground such as Jacks Ridge and Racetrack Ridge provides a stark contrast to the surrounding drainage systems, including North Fork Jim Coulee and Romine Coulee. This 2020 survey illustrates the modern ranching and recreational infrastructure of the region, featuring a network of rural routes like McGuire Creek Rd and Nelson Creek Rd that navigate the varied terrain between Egan Flat and the water’s edge at Stubby Point.