List of lakes of Petroleum County, Montana facts for kids

Petroleum County, Montana, is a cool place with lots of open spaces, and it's home to several important bodies of water. These include both natural lakes and man-made reservoirs. Lakes are usually natural pools of water, while reservoirs are like big, artificial lakes created by building a dam across a river or stream. They are super important for people and wildlife in the area!

Lakes in Petroleum County

Natural lakes are formed by things like glaciers, volcanoes, or even just the way the land is shaped. They are often fed by rain, melting snow, or underground springs. In Petroleum County, you can find a few natural lakes.

Little Bear Lake

• Little Bear Lake is located at 47°06′37″N 108°28′32″W / 47.11028°N 108.47556°W / 47.11028; -108.47556 (Little Bear Lake). It sits at an elevation of about 3,100 feet (940 m) above sea level. Elevation tells us how high a place is compared to the ocean.

Wild Horse Lake

• Wild Horse Lake is found at 47°10′55″N 108°32′33″W / 47.18194°N 108.54250°W / 47.18194; -108.54250 (Wild Horse Lake). Its elevation is around 3,038 feet (926 m).

Reservoirs in Petroleum County

Reservoirs are built by people to store water. This water can be used for many things, like drinking, watering crops (irrigation), or even for fun activities like boating and fishing. They are very important for managing water resources, especially in places where water can be scarce.

Headman-Field Reservoir

• Headman-Field Reservoir is located at 47°30′54″N 108°02′13″W / 47.51500°N 108.03694°W / 47.51500; -108.03694 (Headman-Field Reservoir). It has an elevation of about 2,739 feet (835 m).

Petrolia Lake

• Petrolia Lake is found at 46°56′07″N 108°14′38″W / 46.93528°N 108.24389°W / 46.93528; -108.24389 (Petrolia Lake). Its elevation is around 2,900 feet (880 m).

Prtrolla Lake

• Prtrolla Lake is located very close by at 46°56′24″N 108°14′32″W / 46.94000°N 108.24222°W / 46.94000; -108.24222 (Prtrolla Lake). It also sits at an elevation of about 2,900 feet (880 m).

War Horse Lake Reservoirs

There are a few reservoirs named War Horse Lake, each at a slightly different location and elevation. These reservoirs likely help manage water in different parts of the same general area.

• War Horse Lake (first one) is at 47°06′33″N 108°31′40″W / 47.10917°N 108.52778°W / 47.10917; -108.52778 (War Horse Lake), with an elevation of 3,146 feet (959 m).
• War Horse Lake (second one) is at 47°07′12″N 108°32′08″W / 47.12000°N 108.53556°W / 47.12000; -108.53556 (War Horse Lake), with an elevation of 3,136 feet (956 m).
• War Horse Lake (third one) is at 47°08′06″N 108°35′14″W / 47.13500°N 108.58722°W / 47.13500; -108.58722 (War Horse Lake), with an elevation of 3,143 feet (958 m).

Yellow Water Reservoir

• Yellow Water Reservoir is located at 46°54′08″N 108°28′21″W / 46.90222°N 108.47250°W / 46.90222; -108.47250 (Yellow Water Reservoir). Its elevation is about 3,117 feet (950 m).

See also

• List of lakes in Montana

Images for kids

• Little Bear Lake.jpg

  Little Bear Lake is a natural lake in Petroleum County.

• Wild Horse Lake.jpg

  Wild Horse Lake is another natural lake.

• Headman-Field Reservoir.jpg

  Headman-Field Reservoir helps store water for the area.

• Petrolia Lake.jpg

  Petrolia Lake is a reservoir in Petroleum County.

• Prtrolla Lake.jpg

  Prtrolla Lake is another important reservoir.

• Yellow Water Reservoir.jpg

  Yellow Water Reservoir is one of the larger reservoirs.