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2011 Map of Sun Prairie

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sun Prairie
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sun Prairie Rd cuts through the high plains of Phillips County, anchoring this northern Montana landscape defined by its vital water drainage networks. The settlement of Sun Prairie sits along the western edge of the quadrangle, serving as a remote outpost in a region where local hydrology dictates the pattern of life and land use. Several significant watercourses, including Dog Creek and Telegraph Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the natural runoff paths that characterize this part of the state.

Water management is a central feature of the area, evidenced by the Koss Number 2 Dam, which provides a crucial point of irrigation and livestock support in an otherwise arid environment. Along the southern boundaries, Smith Creek and Box Elder Creek further define the intricate system of intermittent and permanent flows. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the quiet, functional layout of ranching infrastructure and natural landmarks before modern shifts in agricultural technology or regional development.