2011 Map of Cohagen NE

About this map

L S Creek and Taylor Creek define the drainage patterns of this Garfield County landscape, where the seasonal watercourses shape the movement of people and livestock. The area is characterized by its wide-reaching drainage networks, including Skunk Arroyo and Langs Fork, which are critical features in this arid region of Montana. Local transportation is largely defined by rural routes such as Hay Creek Rd and the descriptively named 2 Furrow Rd, reflecting the sparse infrastructure common in the eastern plains. Grounded in a 2011 U.S. Geological Survey study, the map depicts a quiet ranching or agricultural environment where Duck Creek and Hay Creek provide the primary geographic orientation for those navigating the backcountry. The alignment of roads and trails suggests a terrain where topography and water access dictate the layout of the few human improvements.