1964 Map of Black John Coulee

About this map

Big Dry Creek and its many meandering tributaries define this mid-1960s landscape in Garfield County. The terrain is characterized by a dense network of drainages, including the prominent Black John Coulee and Longs Fork, which carve through the land before joining the main waterway. The mapping of Russian Coulee, Jakes Creek, and Nelson Coulee illustrates the intricate hydrological pattern of the eastern Montana prairie during this period. While there are no established towns, the map indicates several Well locations, reflecting the rural infrastructure of the era. This survey, compiled from 1963 aerial photography, provides a detailed record of land use and fencing patterns, marked by fine red dashed lines that delineate property and range boundaries across the township and range grid.