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2017 Map of Cole

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Cole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

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The Milk River meanders across this northern Montana landscape, anchoring a region defined by extensive water management systems like the Nelson Canal and Nelson South Canal. The small settlement of Cole sits near the riverbanks, accompanied by the nearby Cole Ponds. This 2017 survey reveals a terrain shaped by both natural drainage and human irrigation, where the river's wide valley contrasts with the surrounding plains.

Numerous natural water sources are documented throughout the township, including several named springs such as Glascock Spring, Luwel Spring, and Busche Spring. The network of intermittent streams is notably specific, with labels like Shotgun Cr, Stinky Cr, and Dry Stinky Cr providing clear reference points for local history and land use. To the south, Beaver Creek and Lake Rd mark the transition toward more complex water infrastructure, reflecting the long-standing importance of water rights in Phillips County.