2011 Map of Waterhole Creek

About this map

Fertile Prairie Cemetery sits amidst a network of drainage basins in this section of Fallon County, marking a site of local genealogical significance within a sparsely settled landscape. The terrain is defined by the winding paths of several watercourses, including Waterhole Creek, Corral Creek, and Buffalo Creek, which reveal the natural hydrology of the eastern Montana plains. These creeks weave through the quadrangle, converging toward Little Beaver Creek in the southeast. Man-made interventions in the environment are sparse but notable, such as Lang Dam in the northwest corner and the diagonal path of Route 12. The presence of established section lines and rural routes like 7971 and 7972 illustrates the organized grid system that governs this ranching and agricultural region, where wide-open spaces are occasionally interrupted by named landmarks and family-history sites.