2014 Map of Coal Bank Spring

About this map

Coal Bank Spring serves as a vital water point in this stretch of Custer County, where the high plains of eastern Montana are deeply incised by seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Muster Cr and Harris Cr, which cut through the terrain alongside the prominent Caprock Coulee. This 2014 survey documents a region primarily organized around ranching and land management, where the Public Land Survey System grid meets the natural flow of the W Fork Sand Cr and Sand Cr. Transportation across these breaks is limited to rural routes like Caprock Rd and Reed Rd, which follow the contours of the high ground between the various creek branches. The map provides a clear picture of the hydrological network and topography that dictates life and movement in this part of the Montana interior.