1984 Map of Ashford Coulee

About this map

Ashford Spring serves as a vital water source in this corner of Valley County, Montana, where the landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of the Missouri River watershed. The terrain is deeply incised by multiple watercourses, including the prominent Ashford Coulee and McNab Coulee in the northwest, and Ash Coulee in the northeast. This 1984 provisional survey illustrates the ranching infrastructure typical of the high plains, featuring man-made catchments like Bear Tracks Reservoir and Luther Reservoir to support livestock in the arid environment. The southern portion of the quadrangle is marked by the course of Square Creek, while North Fork Antelope Creek drains the eastern slopes, showing a network of unimproved roads and trails that connect these isolated water points across the prairie.