2024 Map of Austin Coulee

About this map

Austin Coulee and Little Cottonwood Creek define the drainage patterns of this Phillips County landscape, where the open prairie is partitioned by the rigid lines of the Public Land Survey System. This modern topographic study reveals a terrain of subtle elevation changes and coulees that have historically dictated the movement of livestock and the placement of rural infrastructure. The presence of Loring Cutacross Rd in the northeastern corner highlights the connectivity required in this sparsely settled region, linking remote ranching tracts. The map provides a detailed view of the township and range grid, including t35n r30e and t34n r30e, which remain foundational to land ownership and agricultural management in this part of Montana.