2011 Map of Runyan Bench

About this map

Runyan Bench and Threemile Ridge dominate this northern Montana landscape in Blaine County, where water management is central to the area's geography. The map documents a network of small reservoirs and coulees, including Four O'Clock Reservoir, Lower Hansen Reservoir, and Als Coulee Reservoir, which are vital in this arid environment. Significant watercourses like Cow Creek and Hansen Creek thread through the terrain, while landmarks such as Chimney Butte and Gumbo Butte provide orientation across the high plains. The presence of Birdtail Rd and 3 Mile Rd indicates the sparse but deliberate infrastructure required to navigate these wide-open spaces at the start of the 21st century.