2011 Map of Tule Lake

About this map

Tule Lake and Fifteen Mile Lake sit within this high plains landscape of northern Montana, providing critical water sources in a region defined by seasonal drainage patterns. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey documents a sparse, open territory where transportation is limited to routes such as Cherry Ridge Rd, which traverses the central portion of the map. The drainage network is dominated by the Northwest Fork Thirtymile Creek in the north and Fifteenmile Creek to the south, illustrating the subtle topography of Blaine County. This map is particularly useful for understanding the modern hydraulic and road infrastructure in a region where water features often dictate the placement of ranching operations and primitive travel corridors.