2020 Map of Brockway Spring

About this map

Brockway Spring serves as a focal point in this high plains landscape of northeastern Montana, where the topography is defined by the drainage patterns of several major coulees. The terrain is marked by deep incisions from Flaherty Coulee, Morgan Coulee, and Swift Coulee, which flow toward the southern portion of the quadrangle. These natural features dictated the early settlement and road patterns, as seen in the placement of Coal Creek Rd and N Bench Rd along the more stable high ground. The northern edge of the sheet follows the international boundary of the United States of America, while the western side highlights the border between Valley and Daniels Counties. The drainage of Coal Cr provides the primary watercourse for the northern sections, illustrating the persistent importance of limited water sources in this dry ranching country.