List of lakes of Hill County, Montana facts for kids
Hill County in Montana is a fascinating place with many natural lakes and man-made reservoirs. These bodies of water are important for the environment and for people living in the area.
A lake is usually a large area of water surrounded by land. Most lakes are natural, meaning they formed over a long time due to things like glaciers or rivers. A reservoir is also a body of water, but it's created by people, usually by building a dam across a river or stream. Reservoirs are often built to store water for drinking, farming, or to control floods.
Natural Lakes in Hill County
Hill County has at least 16 named natural lakes. These lakes are important habitats for wildlife and offer beautiful scenery. They are often fed by rainfall, snowmelt, or underground springs.
- Amisk Pond, located at 48°09′49″N 109°40′04″W / 48.16361°N 109.66778°W, is about 4,947 feet (1,508 m) above sea level.
- Chain of Lakes, found at 48°39′05″N 110°03′27″W / 48.65139°N 110.05750°W, is around 2,605 feet (794 m) high.
- Dry Lake (first one), located at 48°39′25″N 110°09′08″W / 48.65694°N 110.15222°W, is about 2,687 feet (819 m) high.
- Dry Lake (second one), found at 48°44′31″N 109°35′25″W / 48.74194°N 109.59028°W, is around 2,648 feet (807 m) high.
- Grassy Lake (first one), located at 48°59′53″N 110°12′01″W / 48.99806°N 110.20028°W, is about 2,808 feet (856 m) above sea level.
- Grassy Lake (second one), found at 48°44′43″N 109°35′58″W / 48.74528°N 109.59944°W, is around 2,644 feet (806 m) high.
- Halfway Lake, located at 48°32′13″N 109°45′14″W / 48.53694°N 109.75389°W, is about 2,579 feet (786 m) high.
- Hingham Lake, found at 48°35′49″N 110°31′14″W / 48.59694°N 110.52056°W, is around 3,058 feet (932 m) above sea level.
- Laird Lake, located at 48°55′41″N 110°40′14″W / 48.92806°N 110.67056°W, is about 3,110 feet (950 m) high.
- Lake Thibadeau, found at 48°45′37″N 109°36′14″W / 48.76028°N 109.60389°W, is around 2,634 feet (803 m) above sea level.
- Martin Lake, located at 48°44′11″N 109°30′39″W / 48.73639°N 109.51083°W, is about 2,717 feet (828 m) high.
- Mud Lake, found at 48°50′52″N 109°41′23″W / 48.84778°N 109.68972°W, is around 2,730 feet (830 m) above sea level.
- Prairie Lake, located at 48°27′08″N 109°54′02″W / 48.45222°N 109.90056°W, is about 2,592 feet (790 m) high.
- Sage Lake, found at 48°31′47″N 110°11′16″W / 48.52972°N 110.18778°W, is around 2,785 feet (849 m) above sea level.
- Stink Lake, located at 48°30′36″N 109°46′53″W / 48.51000°N 109.78139°W, is about 2,598 feet (792 m) high.
- Wild Horse Lake, found at 48°57′38″N 110°03′06″W / 48.96056°N 110.05167°W, is around 2,785 feet (849 m) above sea level.
Man-Made Reservoirs in Hill County
In addition to natural lakes, Hill County also has at least 20 named reservoirs. These are very important for managing water resources in the area. They help store water for farms, homes, and can even generate electricity.
- Bailey Reservoir (first one), located at 48°28′20″N 110°07′06″W / 48.47222°N 110.11833°W, is about 2,749 feet (838 m) high.
- Bailey Reservoir (second one), found at 48°28′30″N 110°06′51″W / 48.47500°N 110.11417°W, is around 2,749 feet (838 m) above sea level.
- Bearpaw Lake, located at 48°19′40″N 109°39′33″W / 48.32778°N 109.65917°W, is about 3,602 feet (1,098 m) high.
- Burkhartsmeyer Reservoir, found at 48°40′57″N 110°22′13″W / 48.68250°N 110.37028°W, is around 2,871 feet (875 m) above sea level.
- Creedman Reservoir (first one), located at 48°57′39″N 109°44′59″W / 48.96083°N 109.74972°W, is about 2,772 feet (845 m) high.
- Creedman Reservoir (second one), found at 48°57′36″N 109°45′09″W / 48.96000°N 109.75250°W, is around 2,769 feet (844 m) above sea level.
- Diversion, located at 48°46′48″N 109°37′09″W / 48.78000°N 109.61917°W, is about 2,667 feet (813 m) high.
- East Fork Beaver Creek Reservoir, found at 48°10′24″N 109°38′15″W / 48.17333°N 109.63750°W, is around 4,695 feet (1,431 m) above sea level.
- Fresno Reservoir, located at 48°36′05″N 109°56′40″W / 48.60139°N 109.94444°W, is about 2,575 feet (785 m) high.
- Grass Reservoir, found at 48°18′59″N 110°04′54″W / 48.31639°N 110.08167°W, is around 2,657 feet (810 m) above sea level.
- Grassy Lake (third one, a reservoir), located at 48°51′01″N 109°48′25″W / 48.85028°N 109.80694°W, is about 2,749 feet (838 m) high.
- Grassy Lake (fourth one, a reservoir), found at 48°44′42″N 109°35′33″W / 48.74500°N 109.59250°W, is around 2,651 feet (808 m) above sea level.
- Kiemle Reservoir, located at 48°24′36″N 110°00′45″W / 48.41000°N 110.01250°W, is about 2,700 feet (820 m) high.
- Lohman Reservoir, found at 48°39′30″N 109°45′39″W / 48.65833°N 109.76083°W, is around 2,808 feet (856 m) above sea level.
- McKinnsey Reservoir, located at 48°47′38″N 110°29′32″W / 48.79389°N 110.49222°W, is about 2,936 feet (895 m) high.
- McLean Reservoir, found at 48°51′49″N 109°46′59″W / 48.86361°N 109.78306°W, is around 2,756 feet (840 m) above sea level.
- Prescott Reservoir, located at 48°36′54″N 110°38′39″W / 48.61500°N 110.64417°W, is about 3,212 feet (979 m) high.
- Sands Lake, found at 48°31′52″N 109°42′23″W / 48.53111°N 109.70639°W, is around 2,628 feet (801 m) above sea level.
- Schmidt Reservoir, located at 48°19′19″N 110°05′05″W / 48.32194°N 110.08472°W, is about 2,674 feet (815 m) high.
- U N Reservoir, found at 48°53′53″N 109°55′26″W / 48.89806°N 109.92389°W, is around 2,858 feet (871 m) above sea level.
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