2020 Map of South Fork Reservoir

About this map

South Fork Reservoir anchors the drainage system of this Prairie County landscape, where the seasonal waters of the Northern High Plains converge. The terrain is defined by a network of intermittent streams, including S Fork Cherry Cr and N Fork Cherry Cr, which carve through the open range. Remote infrastructure is limited to a handful of unpaved corridors such as Cherry Creek Rd and Bowgun Rd, serving the ranching interests of the region. The presence of Sid Spring indicates the critical importance of reliable water sources in this arid environment. This survey captures a workspace of the American West as it remains today, focused on resource management and water conservation in a sparsely populated section of Montana.