2011 Map of Sportsman Pond

About this map

Lame Jones Creek and its many tributaries define this section of the Eastern Montana landscape in Fallon County. The area is characterized by a network of seasonal drainages and cattle-country hydrology, where water management is centralized at Sportsman Pond and the associated Sportsman Dam. The terrain is marked by distinct rises such as Bearhorn Butte, which serves as a prominent landmark above the surrounding creek beds. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where the environment is shaped by the winding paths of Milk Creek, Duck Creek, and Coon Creek. The map provides a detailed view of the local drainage patterns and the rural road network that follows the contours of the land, connecting these remote water sources and points of interest.