2024 Map of Wards Dam

About this map

West Fork Porcupine Creek meanders through this portion of Valley County, carving a drainage pattern across a high plains landscape defined by the Kansas Flats. The geography is characteristic of northeastern Montana's open rangeland, where watercourses dictate the historical movement of livestock and early travelers. The road network, including Golden Valley Rd and Ruffcorn Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, which is clearly demarcated by township and range boundaries such as t34n r39e. These family-named roads and drainage features highlight the isolated nature of the terrain, providing a look at the sparse settlement patterns that persist into the 21st century.