2014 Map of Carlson Coulee

About this map

Pondera Coulee and Carlson Coulee dominate the north-central topography of this North-Central Montana landscape, where the high plains of Chouteau County meet the southern boundary of Liberty County. The terrain is defined by a series of deep drainages, including Alkali Springs Coulee and Basin Coulee, which cut through the open country. This 2014 survey reveals a sparse, strictly organized grid of rural roads, such as Broadhurst Rd and Dugout Rd, which facilitate transport across the large-scale agricultural tracts and township sections that characterize this part of the state. The layout of the road network and the naming of the coulees reflect the historical reliance on these natural watercourses in an otherwise arid region.