2011 Map of Wild Horse Lake

About this map

Wild Horse Lake and the smaller War Horse Lake define this prairie landscape in Petroleum County, serving as vital hydrologic markers in an arid region. The drainage patterns of central Montana are clearly visible through the winding courses of Box Elder Creek to the north and the multi-branched Fords Creek to the south. Human activity is centered on a sparse grid of rural arteries, such as Blakeslee Rd and Welter Divide Rd, which navigate the subtle divides between seasonal watercourses. This 2011 survey documents the persistent character of the high plains, where the land is partitioned by the South Fork Bear Creek and Duck Creek, reflecting a continuity of ranching and land use in one of the most sparsely populated corners of the state.