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1964 Map of Big Coulee

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Big Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation Boundary defines the eastern edge of this 1964 survey, marking a distinct line between reservation lands and the surrounding Blaine County range. The landscape is defined by the carved drainages of Big Coulee and Snake Creek, which reveal a complex system of erosion and water management in a semi-arid environment. At the center of this terrain stands Snake Butte, a prominent landmark that serves as the namesake for the local Snake Butte Sch.

Evidence of local industry and infrastructure is sparse but specific, including a Gravel Pit in the northern sections and various fence lines indicated throughout the township. Smaller waterways like Elder Box Creek and Little Box Elder Coulee showcase the natural drainage patterns that have shaped the ranching and agricultural potential of the Missouri River Basin development area during this era.