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2017 Map of Upper Magpie Reservoir

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Upper Magpie Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Upper Magpie Reservoir sits at the heart of this Dawson County landscape, where the drainage of Magpie Cr and Cedar Cr defines the local topography. This 2017 survey captures a remote section of eastern Montana characterized by an extensive system of small reservoirs and stock ponds, including Big Drop Reservoir, Prairie Goat Reservoir, and Bailer Reservoir. These water management features are critical to the ranching economy in this arid environment.

Industrial activity and land use are evidenced by the presence of Oilwell Rd and various secondary routes like Rd 100 and Rd 114, which provide access through the dissected terrain. Named landforms such as Abbot Draw and watercourses like Forbill Cr and Sand Cr illustrate the intricate natural drainage network that has dictated travel and settlement patterns in this part of the state for generations.