2014 Map of Petrolia Lake

About this map

Petrolia Lake and the surrounding drainage of Flatwillow Cr characterize this portion of Petroleum County, Montana. The landscape is marked by the industrial footprint of the Rattlesnake Butte Oil Field in the south, while the northern terrain is defined by a series of geographic coulees and creeks. Named ranch roads like Kiehl Ranch Rd and Petrolia Dam Rd crisscross the section lines, reflecting the rural and agricultural focus of the area. Distinctive landmarks such as Rattlesnake Butte and Racehorse Coulee provide orientation within this expanse of Central Montana. The map illustrates a region where water management and resource extraction are the primary drivers of land use, shown through the network of local connectors and named water bodies including McDonald Cr and Box Elder Cr.