2014 Map of Plunket Lake

About this map

Wheatland anchors the southern portion of this Broadwater County landscape, where the high plains meet essential water infrastructure. The Toston Canal cuts through the northern sections, illustrating the managed irrigation vital to this region. Natural water sources like Plunket Lake and Mammoth Springs provide contrast to the arid surroundings, while Warm Springs Cr and Spring Cr drain the eastern slopes. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations, most notably the uniquely named Chewh-toowh-too-peh Hill and the deep incision of Salt Gulch. Transportation is defined by a network of ranch and access roads such as Lone Mountain Rd, Galen Gulch Rd, and Salt Gulch Rd, alongside the primary corridor of Us-287. This map documents a working landscape of Montana ranching and irrigation at the start of the 21st century.