2011 Map of Ridgway

About this map

Ridgeway serves as the central anchor for this remote Carter County landscape, where the high plains of southeastern Montana are defined by an intricate network of drainage systems. The terrain is marked by the winding paths of Corral Creek in the north and the confluence of Boxelder Creek and Muskrat Creek toward the center. This 2011 survey highlights the critical role of water management in this arid ranching country, evidenced by specifically named earthen structures like Blackford Number 3 Dam and R Owen Number 1 Dam. These features, alongside Blackford Number 5 Dam, underscore the local reliance on captured runoff for livestock and agriculture. Isolated roads such as Old Hammond Rd and Ridge Rd provide the primary transit through the grasslands, connecting the scattered water resources and the small settlement of Ridgeway to the broader county.