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2011 Map of Richmond Reservoir

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Richmond Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The high plains of Blaine County, Montana, are defined by an extensive system of water management and drainage in this 2011 survey. The landscape is characterized by a network of intermittent streams and coulees, including the North Fork Chouteau Coulee and Northwest Fork Thirtymile Creek. These natural watercourses are augmented by numerous man-made impoundments, most notably Harbolt Reservoir and Richmond Reservoir.

Strategic water retention is evident through named structures such as Battle Horse Reservoir Dam, Richmond Dam, and the evocatively named Over the Hill Reservoir Dam. Infrastructure is sparse in this open country, with Cherry Ridge Rd providing a primary north-south artery through the township and range sections. The map traces the winding path of Fifteenmile Creek along the southern margin, illustrating the specialized topography required for ranching and agriculture in north-central Montana.