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2011 Map of Pike Creek Hills East

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Pike Creek Hills East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Pike Creek Hills dominate the western portion of this Central Montana landscape, where the drainages of Fergus County dictate the placement of local infrastructure. The topographic survey reveals a series of water management systems essential to this region, including the D Bartlett Number 2 Dam and the Zimmerman Dam Number 1. These structures, alongside the Flatwillow Creek Number 2 Dam, illustrate the 21st-century efforts to control runoff and support agriculture in a semi-arid environment.

Transportation in this area is sparse, primarily defined by Rte 244 and Upper Flatwillow Rd, which navigate the winding paths of Flatwillow Creek and Pike Creek. The map provides a clear look at the confluence of several small watercourses, including Little Wall Creek, showing how the natural hydrology and human-made reservoirs intersect to support the ranching and farming operations of the contemporary Montana plains.