2011 Map of Richmond Reservoir NW

About this map

East Fork Battle Creek meanders across this northern Montana landscape, defining the drainage patterns of a region shaped by a complex system of coulees. The terrain is marked by significant topographical depressions and dry creek beds, including Lyons Coulee and Corral Coulee, which reflect the erosional history of the area. Human intervention in this arid environment is evident through water management structures such as Haystack Dam and Cloudy Dam, essential for local ranching or agricultural stability. A sparse network of rural roads, including Anita Rd and Sage Rd, provides the primary access through these breaks and uplands, connecting remote family landholdings and grazing areas across the Montana-Saskatchewan border region.