2014 Map of Blackleaf

About this map

Blackleaf serves as the primary landmark in this Montana landscape, where the prairie meets the drainage networks of the Rocky Mountain Front. The map reveals a land defined by its watercourses and erosion patterns, including the Middle Fork Dry Fork Marias River and the S Fork Dry Fork Marias River carving through the northern and central sections. This cattle-country terrain is etched with numerous named coulees, such as Ben English Coulee, Jensen Coulee, and Toms Coulee, which often carry the names of early homesteaders or ranching families. Local transit is facilitated by a grid of rural routes including W Pendroy Rd and Evan Campbell Rd, illustrating the persistence of the Public Land Survey System. The south is marked by Blackleaf Cr and Muddy Cr, highlighting the vital role of these seasonal and perennial flows in the high plains environment of Teton County.