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2011 Map of Wayne Creek SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wayne Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wayne Creek and its surrounding drainage systems define this section of Blaine County, Montana, where a complex network of small reservoirs and earthen dams manages the prairie's intermittent water flow. The landscape is marked by the presence of numerous family-named or descriptively titled impoundments such as Terry Dam, Sam Dam, and the uniquely named Hungover Dam. These features, along with Transistor Number 1 Dam and Grabtak Number 2 Dam, illustrate the critical importance of water conservation for ranching and livestock in this arid region.

Running through the central portion of the map, Savoy Creek and the drainage of Lone Tree Coulee highlight the natural relief of the northern plains. Settlement is sparse, with transportation limited to routes like W Savoy Rd and E Savoy Rd. Large water bodies like Mud Lake and the meandering course of Black Creek further characterize the hydrology of this high-plains environment during the early 21st century.