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2020 Map of Colstrip SW

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Colstrip SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Colstrip Airport sits near the northern boundary of this Rosebud County landscape, marking a point of transit in a terrain defined by complex drainage systems. The hydrography is characterized by numerous seasonal and named water sources, including the E Fork Armells Cr and the larger Rosebud Cr. These watercourses have carved out significant features such as Miller Coulee and Lee Coulee, which dictate the local topography and the paths of rural transit.

Surface roads like Castle Rock Rd and Farley Loop Rd provide access across the township lines of T1N and T1S. The presence of specialized spring markers, such as 01N40E02BABD01 Spring, indicates the importance of mapping specific water points in this semi-arid region. These distinct coulees, including Rape Coulee and Richard Coulee, illustrate the persistent natural erosion patterns that shape the Montana ranching and resource landscape.