2020 Map of Clanton Coulee

About this map

Clanton Coulee and LeNoir Coulee carve through the high plains of Phillips County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent drainage and vast grazing lands. This northern Montana terrain is marked by the Drumbo Unit and the wetlands of Goose Island Pond, which provide critical water resources in an otherwise arid environment. The road network, including Bowdoin Rd and E Strater Rd, follows the section lines of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how 20th-century land management partitioned this open range. Researchers can trace the topographical details of Gonzales Coulee and the surrounding breaks, where the elevation changes subtly across the t30n r31e and t29n r31e townships.