2011 Map of Benchland

About this map

The settlement of Benchland serves as the focal point of this Judith Basin County landscape, situated amidst a network of rural roads and seasonal watercourses. The area's agricultural and local heritage is anchored by the Benchland Cemetery and the Dolcefarniente Dam, which manages local water resources in this high-plains environment. Drainage patterns are defined by the winding course of Louse Creek as it moves across the southern portion of the quadrangle, while Big Coulee and Spring Branch mark the northern terrain. The transport network reflects the region's ranching and farming origins, with routes like Windham Benchland Rd and Lehigh Rd connecting the central settlement to the surrounding basin. This survey documents the intersection of essential infrastructure and the natural coulees that characterize the Montana benchlands.