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2020 Map of Barber Coulee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Barber Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Barber Coulee and its intricate drainage systems define this landscape in Phillips County, where seasonal waterways like Second Cr and Third Cr carve through the high plains. The map reveals a land structured by water and ranching routes, with Shed Lake and Beam Lake appearing in the northern reaches. These intermittent water bodies and the winding course of Fourchette Cr suggest a terrain where life and movement are dictated by the presence of water in a semi-arid environment.

Transportation is limited to essential connectors such as Midale Rd and Dry Fork Rd, reflecting the sparse settlement patterns typical of this portion of Montana. The intersection of the N Fork Fourchette Cr and the W Fork Dry Fork Cr provides a glimpse into the natural geographic boundaries that have likely influenced land use and grazing divisions for generations of local ranchers and landowners.