2020 Map of Wade

About this map

Wade serves as the focal point for this 2020 topographic study of the Montana high country in Carbon County. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Bridger Cr, including the N Fork Bridger Cr and S Fork Bridger Cr, which carve through the arid terrain. Human efforts to manage water in this environment are evident through the presence of the Mutual Ditch and the aptly named Depression Reservoir. To the south, the terrain descends into Castle Coulee, a significant geographical depression located near Cottonwood Cr. The map reveals a remote ranching or mountain landscape where travel is dictated by routes like the Pryor Mtn Rd and Cottonwood Rd, illustrating the intersection of natural topography and local infrastructure.