List of lakes of Wheatland County, Montana facts for kids
Wheatland County in Montana is home to many important bodies of water. These include both natural lakes and man-made reservoirs. These water sources are vital for the county's environment and its people. There are at least 10 named lakes and reservoirs in this area.
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Water Wonders of Wheatland County
Water is super important for life, and Wheatland County has some cool water spots. These include natural lakes and special man-made reservoirs. They help provide water for farms, homes, and wildlife.
What Are Lakes?
A lake is a large body of water surrounded by land. Lakes are usually freshwater, meaning they are not salty like the ocean. They are often fed by rivers, streams, or rainfall. Lakes can be very deep or quite shallow. They are natural habitats for many plants and animals.
What Are Reservoirs?
A reservoir is like a lake, but it is created by people. Engineers build a dam across a river or stream to hold back water. This creates a large storage area. Reservoirs are built for many reasons. They can store drinking water for towns, provide water for irrigation (watering crops), or even help control floods. They can also be used for fun activities like boating and fishing.
Lakes in Wheatland County
Wheatland County has at least one important natural lake.
- Elk Lake, 46°14′14″N 110°15′52″W / 46.23722°N 110.26444°W, sits high up at about 6,863 feet (2,092 meters) above sea level.
Reservoirs in Wheatland County
Many of the larger water bodies in Wheatland County are reservoirs. These were built to help manage water resources for the area.
- Deadmans Basin Reservoir, 46°20′21″N 109°24′42″W / 46.33917°N 109.41167°W, is at an elevation of about 3,894 feet (1,187 meters).
- Fox Reservoir, 46°23′11″N 110°04′30″W / 46.38639°N 110.07500°W, is located at about 4,626 feet (1,410 meters) high.
- Jellison Reservoir, 46°39′42″N 110°03′43″W / 46.66167°N 110.06194°W, sits at an elevation of about 5,623 feet (1,714 meters).
- Lebo Lake, 46°19′14″N 110°01′57″W / 46.32056°N 110.03250°W, is at an elevation of about 4,924 feet (1,501 meters).
- Lode Reservoir, 46°33′15″N 109°51′11″W / 46.55417°N 109.85306°W, is found at about 4,550 feet (1,387 meters) above sea level.
- Martin and C Bar J Reservoir, 46°19′05″N 110°08′16″W / 46.31806°N 110.13778°W, is at an elevation of about 5,223 feet (1,592 meters).
- Martinsdale Reservoir, 46°27′07″N 110°16′04″W / 46.45194°N 110.26778°W, sits at about 4,783 feet (1,458 meters) high.
- Middle Fork Reservoir, 46°39′13″N 110°05′14″W / 46.65361°N 110.08722°W, is at an elevation of about 5,659 feet (1,725 meters).
- Nelson Reservoir, 46°33′41″N 109°58′14″W / 46.56139°N 109.97056°W, is located at about 4,774 feet (1,455 meters) above sea level.
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