1971 Map of Crazyman Coulee

About this map

The Fort Belknap Indian Reservation Boundary divides this 1971 landscape, marking the transition between tribal lands and the border of Blaine Co Phillips Co. This high plains terrain is defined by a dense network of erosional features, most notably the central Crazyman Coulee and Matador Coulee. Water sources are sparse but critical in this environment, represented by named points such as Brockie Spring and Nantelle Spring. The intricate drainage system, including Little Suction Creek, Running Crow Creek, and Squaw Creek, illustrates the hydraulic carving of the Missouri River Basin uplands. These labels reflect the cultural and natural history of the region, where family names and Indigenous heritage intersect with the physical geography of the Montana plains.