1965 Map of Cohagen NE

About this map

The high plains of eastern Montana's Garfield County are depicted here through a network of seasonal watercourses and primitive tracks, reflecting the sparse, utilitarian landscape of the mid-1960s. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Taylor Creek and Longs Fork, where deep coulees and erosional features create a complex topography typical of the Missouri River breaks region. One of the most distinctive human imprints on this landscape is the Two Furrow Road, a specific type of prairie track that marks the transition between open range and established section lines. The map also captures several smaller drainages like Skunk Arroyo and Duck Creek, which serve as vital landmarks in an otherwise repeating landscape of ridges and springs. This survey highlights the intersection of natural drainage and the early road network that supported ranching operations between the townships of T. 17 N. and T. 16 N.