2020 Map of Coal Bank Spring

About this map

Coal Bank Spring serves as a primary landmark in this section of Custer County, situated near the southeastern edge of the quadrangle. The landscape is defined by the drainage systems of Harris Cr and Muster Cr, which carve through the terrain to create a network of draws and ridges. These seasonal watercourses dictate the historical movement and land use throughout the townships. Caprock Coulee provides a distinct break in the elevation, while Caprock Rd offers the main transit corridor through the area. Further west, Sand Cr and its tributary, W Fork Sand Cr, delineate the western boundaries of the survey. This map effectively illustrates the sparse, ranching-oriented settlement pattern characteristic of eastern Montana, where life and geography revolve around localized water sources and established access roads across the high plains.