2011 Map of Yablonski Ranch

About this map

West Blacktail Creek meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, Montana, providing a focal point for the ranching and agricultural operations that define the area. The landscape is marked by several named water management features, including the Big Timber Number 7 Dam and the L Galt Number 19 Dam, which illustrate the critical importance of water conservation in this semiarid environment. This 2011 survey documents the presence of established homesteads and livestock operations, such as the Fox Homestead, Finch Ranch, and the eponymous Yablonski Ranch. These locations, connected by corridors like Gumbo Butte Rd and Edwards Rd, reflect the enduring patterns of rural Montana land use. The placement of small-scale dams like the J-K-Boyd Number 1 Dam indicates a decentralized approach to land and water management for private and shared agricultural needs.