1965 Map of Cohagen

About this map

Cohagen sits as the central settlement in this mid-1960s survey of Garfield County, Montana. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages, including Red Horse Creek, White Horse Creek, and Hay Creek, which carve through the high plains. Local history and genealogy are anchored at the Cohagen Cem northwest of the main cluster of buildings, while the broader terrain is marked by prominent landmarks like Phillips Buttes. The infrastructure reflects the area's mid-century isolation and agricultural utility, featuring a remote Landing Strip and the aptly named Graveyard Creek. Long-distance travel through this part of the Big Sky Country was facilitated by simple ranch roads, specifically identified as Two Furrow Road in the northern reaches, emphasizing the sparse, rugged character of the northern Missouri Plateau before modern highway development.