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1984 Map of Cole

Name: 1984 Topographic Map of Cole
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Milk River meanders sharply through the heart of Phillips County in this mid-1980s topographical record, defining a landscape of complex riparian bends and irrigation infrastructure. The small settlement of Cole and the nearby Cole Ponds sit just north of the river, while the Nelson South Canal highlights the region's managed water system south of the main channel.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain is etched by numerous coulees and seasonal drainages, including the aptly named Stinky Creek, Dry Stinky Creek, and Whitewater Creek. Small water sources such as Busche Spring, Ludel Spring, and Zenor Spring are scattered across the plains, serving as vital landmarks in this arid environment. The map also captures Corner Lake and Beaver Creek, providing a detailed look at the local hydrography before modern changes shifted the agricultural or natural landscape.