2014 Map of South Fork Reservoir

About this map

The South Fork Reservoir and Clark Reservoir anchor this section of the eastern Montana landscape, reflecting the essential role of water management in Prairie County. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of drainages, including the N Fork Cherry Cr, S Fork Cherry Cr, and Plenty Cr, which carve through the high plains. Human presence is marked by isolated water sources like Sig Spring and a sparse grid of gravel routes, most notably Cherry Creek Rd and Bowgun Rd. This survey documents a quiet, working landscape where the geography of the creeks dictates the placement of early ranching infrastructure and local transit. The map provides a clear view of the township and range divisions, such as t14n r48e and t13n r47e, which have organized the settlement of this territory since the era of homesteading.