1984 Map of Austin Coulee

About this map

Austin Coulee winds through the heart of this North Central Montana landscape, illustrating the characteristic drainage patterns of Phillips County. This 1984 provisional survey captures a sparsely populated region defined more by its terrain and township boundaries than by established settlements. In the southern portion of the sheet, the landscape shifts toward the drainage of Little Cottonwood Creek, showing the subtle elevations and dry watercourses typical of the high plains. The map's layout, derived from 1975 aerial photography, provides a clear view of the section lines and unimproved roads that served the local ranching interests of the era. Without major towns or rail lines, the map emphasizes the natural topographical features and the foundational surveying grid that organized this part of the Big Sky Country.