Sage Creek carves a winding path through this portion of Liberty County, where the topography is defined by the sharp incisions of coulees into the northern Montana plains. This 2014 survey reveals a landscape largely dedicated to large-scale agriculture, organized by a strict grid of section lines and gravel roads such as 1800 RD E and 700 RD S. The presence of Wolery Fish Pond and Silver Lake in the northeastern corner suggests localized water management in a region defined by its seasonal drainages, including Strode Coulee and Bobcat Coulee. North of Lost Coulee, the terrain levels out into the high plains, providing a clear view of the rural infrastructure that supports the ranching and farming operations along N Joplin Rd near the northern border.
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1919 · Alma
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Bobcat Coulee SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1963 · Vaver Reservoir
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Bobcat Coulee NE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1964 · Laird School
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Goldstone SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1972 · Laird Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1984 · Chester
USGS Topo · 1:100,000