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2014 Map of Briggs Coulee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Briggs Coulee defines the drainage patterns of this Central Montana landscape, where the boundary between Fergus and Petroleum counties cuts through high plains and sharp breaks. The meandering path of McDonald Cr provides the primary water source for the region, influencing the local layout of rural routes and property divisions. Modern infrastructure is represented by the traverse of Mt-200, which serves as a vital corridor through these sparsely populated ranch lands.

Local roads such as Matovich Rd and Penrour Rd connect the isolated topographic features and indicate the persistent agricultural and ranching use of the terrain. The presence of Gravel Pit Rd suggests localized extraction activity, a common industrial footprint in this part of the state where geography often dictates utility and settlement. This survey offers a clear view of the complex coulee systems and drainage basins that have shaped human movement and land use since early homesteading.