2021 Map of Shepard Reservoir

About this map

Bentonite Haul Rd and Bentonite Rd cut through the arid landscape of northern Crook County, where the region's ranching and industrial utility is defined by water management. Numerous basins such as Shepard Reservoir, Bull Cr Reservoir, and Antelope Hill Reservoir dot the terrain, capturing seasonal runoff from the network of drainages including Crow Cr and Humboldt Cr. The high point of Mud Butte stands out near the northern boundary line between Wyoming and Montana. In the southwestern corner, the Belle Fourche River meanders across the section line, marking a shift in the local topography. This 2021 study illustrates a modern working landscape where specialized access roads like Crow Creek Co Rd link remote water storage sites across the high plains.