2011 Map of Wallum

About this map

The high plains of Wallum in Golden Valley County are defined by the winding paths of several key drainages in this eastern Montana landscape. Swimming Woman Creek meanders significantly through the center of the area, joined further south by Careless Creek, while Alkali Creek and its southern branch, S Alkali Creek, drain the eastern portion of the sheet. The settlement patterns are Sparse, tied together by a network of rural routes including Hedgesville Rd and Wallum Rd. A singular man-made landmark, the Ray Jerrers Number 1 Dam, suggests the importance of water management for ranching and agriculture in this semi-arid region. This topographic survey captures the quiet infrastructure of the Montana interior, where small family-named lanes like Pirrie Ln and Jessie Rd provide access to the vast open country between the creek beds.