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2011 Map of Sayle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The small settlement of Sayle anchors this high-plains landscape in Powder River County, Montana. The terrain is defined by a dense network of upland water management, featuring dozens of small reservoirs such as Kueffer Reservoir, Hazel Reservoir, and Yankee Reservoir. These water sources are tied to the complex drainage systems of Indian Creek, Plum Creek, and South Fork Taylor Creek, reflecting the region's reliance on captured runoff for ranching and land use in a semiarid climate.

Prominent landmarks such as Diamond Butte overlook a territory carved by prongs and creeks, including the descriptive Willie Bull Prong and Flood Creek. Significant infrastructure like Highline Rd provides access across the drainage divides, connecting isolated water works like the Buck Pasture Reservoirs and the Wynkoop SU Reservoir. This survey captures the specific arrangement of stock water and rural navigation in the early twenty-first century.