2011 Map of Carlson Coulee

About this map

Carlson Coulee carves through this northern Montana landscape, defining the drainage patterns of an area dominated by agricultural section lines and rural transit. The network of gravel and dirt roads, including Dugout Rd and Broadhurst Rd, suggests a territory organized for large-scale ranching and dryland farming during the early 21st century. A primary point of water management in this arid environment is the Purple Water Dam, which serves as a vital resource for local livestock or irrigation. The grid-like precision of 300 Rd E and 5700 Rd S reflects the systematic land divisions typical of Chouteau County, where the vastness of the terrain is navigated by these numbered and named thoroughfares.