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2017 Map of Colstrip SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Rosebud Cr meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, carving a series of prominent drainage patterns across the Montana landscape. This 2017 survey highlights the intricate system of coulees that define the local topography, including Hay Coulee and Miller Coulee, which serve as significant landmarks in this primarily rural expanse. The presence of Lee Cem near the banks of Lee Coulee provides a focal point for genealogical research, anchoring family histories to this specific terrain.

Transportation through these drainage basins is facilitated by Rte 447 and Cowcreek Rd, which intersect the north-south flowing waterways such as Cow Cr and the S Fork Cow Cr. The map reveals how land divisions and roads follow the natural contours of the various coulees, from Dobbs Coulee to the West Fork Downey Coulee, illustrating the enduring relationship between the region's ranching heritage and its distinctive geological features.