2011 Map of Parson Creek

About this map

Beehive sits in a high-plains landscape where the drainages of Parson Creek and Dry Creek meet in Richland County, Montana. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural region defined by ephemeral watercourses and local water management infrastructure. The map records specific points of irrigation or stock water control, such as Aluminum Dam near the northern boundary and Hamster Dam further south along a tributary of Parson Creek. To the southeast, the terrain rises toward the prominent elevation of Blue Mountain. The transportation network is built upon rural routes like County Rd 350 and Rte 261, which follow the natural contours of the stream valleys, reflecting the enduring patterns of movement in this part of eastern Montana.