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2017 Map of Carter

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Carter serves as the central hub of this Chouteau County landscape, situated on a flat plateau between the winding Missouri River to the southeast and the Teton River to the north. The township is laid out with a clear grid featuring Main and 3rd Ave, supported by a network of rural routes that speak to the area's agricultural and transit history. Roads like Ferry Rd and Buck Bridge Rd cross the varied terrain, while the Whoop Up Trl runs along the northern boundary, tracing a legacy of historic movement through the region.

The topography is defined by deep coulees that carve into the plains, including Weatherwax Coulee, Eightmile Coulee, and Bullhead Coulee. These drainage features provide a stark contrast to the surrounding ranch land. Local history is anchored by sites like the Carter Cem and the naming of corridors such as Davis School Rd, indicating the placement of early community infrastructure amidst the wide-open Montana territory.