2014 Map of Twin Forks Reservoir

About this map

Twin Forks Reservoir and Gagena Reservoir sit at the heart of this Dawson County landscape, illustrating the critical role of water management in the high plains. The topography is defined by significant elevations like Blue Mtn and Rattlesnake Butte, which rise above a network of drainages including Frank Cr and Magpie Cr. This 2014 survey captures the persistence of agricultural infrastructure in eastern Montana, most notably through the Labelle Ditch, which traverses the southern portion of the quadrangle near Kelly Draw. The land is neatly partitioned by the Public Land Survey System into townships like t14n r56e, and movement through the area is facilitated by simple thoroughfares such as Road 114 and Road 118, reflecting a sparse, rural settlement pattern.