1984 Map of Bennett Lake NW

About this map

Alkali Creek defines the drainage pattern of this high plains landscape in Phillips County, winding southward through a network of dry coulees. Based on field checks conducted in 1978, this survey captures the rural character of northern Montana where water sources dictate the placement of local landmarks. The terrain is deeply etched by ephemeral waterways like Brown Coulee and Halfway Coulee, reflecting a ranching and grazing economy dependent on seasonal runoff. To the south, Rudolph Coulee and Williams Coulee intersect the creek, illustrating the natural land divisions that historically influenced property lines and grazing rights across the township boundaries of T 29 N and T 28 N.