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2020 Map of Wild Horse Lake

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Wild Horse Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Wild Horse Lake sits at the center of this Petroleum County landscape, characterizing a region of ephemeral basins and seasonal drainages typical of central Montana. The topography is defined by significant water features such as War Horse Lake to the south and the winding courses of Fords Cr and Duck Cr. These drainages suggest a land utilized for rangeland and livestock, where water management is paramount for survival.

Human presence is marked primarily by section lines and the notable Welter Divide Rd, which traces the high ground between watersheds. The map details the drainage network of the S Fork Bear Cr and Box Elder Cr, providing a clear view of the natural hydrology before it reaches the larger river systems of the plains. This survey offers a precise record of the land divisions and water resources as they existed in the early twenty-first century.