USGS Water-Year Summary 2025
06192980 Shields River abv Smith Cr, nr Wilsall, MT
LOCATION - Lat 46°10'01.78", long 110°33'15.43" referenced to North American Datum of 1983, in SW 1/4 NW 1/4 NW 1/4 sec.25, T.5 N., R.9 E., Park County, MT, Hydrologic Unit 10070003, on right bank at upstream side of bridge, 0.3 mi upstream from Smith Creek, and 14 mi northeast of Wilsall. Lat/long decimal: 46.167161, -110.554286. Mag dec: 11.19 deg E.
DRAINAGE AREA - 53.9 mi².
SURFACE-WATER RECORDS
PERIOD OF RECORD - August 2018 to September 2024.
GAGE - Water-stage recorder. Elevation of gage is 5,747 ft, from digital elevation model. Prior to Aug. 19, 2021, at site 0.3 mi. upstream at different datum. Water quality monitor installed Aprill 2022.
WATER-QUALITY RECORDS
PERIOD OF RECORD - April 2022 to September 2024.