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2020 Map of Coalwood

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Coalwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Coalwood sits at the junction of several rural routes in this section of Powder River County, where the high plains are carved by a dense network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by its watercourses, including Hay Cr and Mud Spring Cr, which flow through the northern reaches of the quadrangle. A prominent landmark, the Twin Buttes, rises near the center of the survey area, providing a distinct navigational point for the ranching roads that crisscross the terrain.

The infrastructure here reflects a traditional Montana ranching economy, with named roads like Hay Creek Rd and Soldier Creek Rd following the natural contours of the land. Further south, Lost Soldier Cr and Double Corral Cr meander through the coulees, illustrating the complex hydrology that supports the region's livestock operations. The presence of Lake Cr and its associated Lake Creek Rd suggests more permanent water sources in an otherwise arid environment.