2011 Map of Stipek

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this 2011 topographic study of the Montana plains, winding past the small settlement of Stipek and the northern outskirts of Glendive. The landscape is defined by its water management and agricultural infrastructure, evidenced by features such as the Pettersen Number 1 Dam and Guelff Dam. High points like Custers Lookout and Bryants Buttes offer topographical contrast to the river bottomlands, while Schaffer Island sits within the shifting channels of the river. To the south, the presence of the Dawson County Fairgrounds and Glendive Campground suggests the transition from rural prairie to suburban development. Local water sources including Crisafulli Lake and Holecker Reservoir highlight the importance of irrigation and water storage in this semi-arid region of Dawson County.