2014 Map of Boggs Island

About this map

Virgelle stands as a focal point near the southern edge of this Chouteau County landscape, situated where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of the upper Missouri River. The area is defined by a series of deep erosional features, including Coal Banks Coulee, Sixmile Coulee, and Dry Fork Coulee, which carve through the terrain toward the river valley. In the river itself, Boggs Island sits near the bend that defines the local waterway geography. The transportation network is a mix of high-speed transit and local access, with Us-87 cutting diagonally across the northern sections, while rural paths like Virgelle Ferry Rd N and Stranahan Rd suggest the continuing importance of river-access routes and traditional ranching boundaries. This 2014 survey illustrates the persistent rural character of north-central Montana, where the physical landforms of the Spring Coulee and larger river breaks dictate the placement of roads and small-scale settlements.