2020 Map of North Chinook Reservoir

About this map

North Chinook Reservoir dominates the southern landscape of this Blaine County quadrangle, serving as a primary water source for this high-plains region. The terrain is defined by a network of drainage channels including Battle Creek and its tributary, the E Fork Battle Cr. These watercourses have carved several distinct coulees into the earth, such as Scotchmans Coulee and Chouteau Coulee, which dictate the local topography and the paths of the rural road network. The map reveals a sparsely settled agricultural landscape organized by the Public Land Survey System, with roads like Anita Rd and Norweigain Rd following section lines and natural contours. This survey provides a clear view of the hydrological infrastructure and the names of the varied coulees—including Corregan Coulee, Burrell Coulee, and Link Coulee—that characterize this portion of northern Montana.