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2017 Map of Briggs Coulee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Briggs Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Briggs Coulee carves through this central Montana landscape, where the boundary between Fergus and Petroleum Counties runs along the northern section. The terrain is defined by the winding course of McDonald Cr, which flows through several townships including t15n r24e and t15n r23e. This area reflects a traditional Western ranching layout, with long-established property lines and access routes following the natural drainage of the land.

Local transportation is represented by rural thoroughfares such as Briggs Coulee Rd and Matovich Rd, which provide access to the interior of these townships. Along the southern edge, Elk Creek Rd and Yoder Trl follow the base of the rising topography. The map illustrates how human activity and boundary lines, including the county divide, are dictated by the underlying coulees and creek systems in this part of Montana.