2024 Map of Rice Reservoir

About this map

Rice Reservoir sits amidst a landscape defined by deep drainages and intermittent water sources in this section of Chouteau County. The terrain is characterized by numerous coulees, including Cherry Coulee, Long Coulee, and Bird Coulee, which cut through the high plains. This 2024 survey illustrates a highly organized grid of rural infrastructure, where naming conventions reflect both natural topography and historical land use. Roads such as Wheat Land Rd and Cherry Coulee Rd connect isolated points across the township and range lines, while the Stage Line Rd hints at older travel corridors through the region. Managed water resources are central to the area's utility, anchored by Rice Reservoir and the smaller Birkeland Reservoir to the north. Small wetlands are scattered throughout the southern sections, punctuating the agricultural landscape between Randall Rd and Hood Rd.