2024 Map of Stellar Lake

About this map

Wagner Reservoir and the winding course of Little Porcupine Creek anchor this landscape along the boundary of Garfield and Rosebud counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of coulees and draws, illustrating the intricate drainage patterns that characterize this portion of the Montana plains. Named drainages such as Russian Frank Coulee and Hoff Coulee cut through the high ground, leading toward larger watercourses like Cherry Creek and Coyote Creek. This modern survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a precise view of the land's relief, showing the subtle elevation changes and the specific path of Engine Draw in the northern reaches of the quadrangle. The sparse distribution of named features reflects the remote, open character of the region, where water management and natural drainage are the primary markers of human and geological presence.