2014 Map of Boston Coulee School

About this map

The Smith River carves a deep, winding path through the heart of this landscape, creating a dramatic corridor through the high plains of Cascade County. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its complex drainage network, where numerous coulees—deep, often dry ravines—intersect the upland flats. To the north, Boston Coulee and Splain Coulee reach toward the river, while Murphy Coulee, Rocky Coulee, and Chicken Coulee mark the transition toward the central and southern reaches. The road system, including Boston Coulee Rd and the various branches of Eden Rd, traces the higher ground between these drainages. This cartographic study illustrates the classic Montana pattern of large-scale land management, where township boundaries like t17n r3e and t16n r4e organize a vast terrain defined by its water-carved topography.