2011 Map of Sagebrush Reservoir

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Sevenmile Creek meanders through this arid stretch of Phillips County, where a system of catchment reservoirs and earthen dams defines the high plains landscape. The density of man-made water features, such as Sagebrush Reservoir and the Manning Corral Reservoir, illustrates the critical importance of water management for livestock and ranching in this part of Montana. These small-scale water works often bear distinctive names like Gullwing Reservoir and Paleface Reservoir, serving as vital landmarks across the expanse. Elevated terrain is marked by Wilder Ridge in the south, while several structures such as the Lazy J-D Number 4 Dam and Whiteface Dam indicate decades of local engineering to harness seasonal runoff from drainages like Rock Creek and C K Creek.