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2014 Map of Box Elder

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Box Elder
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Box Elder serves as a primary settlement node in this North-Central Montana landscape, situated at the boundary of Hill Co Chouteau Co. The terrain is defined by a series of significant drainage features and coulees that cut through the high plains, including Jerome Coulee and Barneys Coulee. Water management is evident through the presence of Schmidt Reservoir and Grass Reservoir, which support the agricultural and ranching operations of the region.

To the south, Rocky Boy West and the area near Rocky Crossing reflect the human footprint on the land, connected by a network of local roads and the Rocky Crossing Trl. The map illustrates a transitional environment where the seasonal waters of Big Sandy Creek, Boxelder Cr, and Duck Cr converge, eventually leading toward Lonesome Lake Coulee. This survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure and natural hydrology defining this portion of the Montana plains.