2011 Map of Triple Crossing Reservoir West

About this map

The Etchart Stone House stands as a notable landmark in this eastern Montana landscape, situated near the winding course of Willow Creek. The terrain is defined by an intricate network of water management features, including several creatively named structures like Tin Roof Dam, Sheep Shed Dam, and Winkum Dam. These small-scale reservoirs and dams illustrate the importance of water retention for ranching in Valley County, where seasonal drainages such as Middle Fork Lone Tree Creek and Hard Pan Creek shape the distribution of resources. The map captures a high density of named coulees and reservoirs, such as Triple Crossing Reservoir and Halfpint Reservoir, which serve as critical nodes in an otherwise expansive and sparsely settled rangeland. The infrastructure is connected by rural routes like Stonehouse Rd and the Triple Cross Access Rd, which facilitate movement between these remote water sources and homesteads.