2014 Map of Dent Bridge

About this map

The Teton River carves a deep path through this section of Chouteau County, where the eponymous Dent Bridge provides a crossing point in a landscape defined by dramatic coulees and high flats. This modern survey illustrates the enduring rural infrastructure of the Montana plains, where the grid of sections is navigated by a network of long-established tracks such as School House Rd and Rattlesnake Trl. The topography is marked by significant erosion features, notably Alkali Coulee and Berry Coulee, which drain toward the river from the surrounding tablelands. Above the river valley, the terrain levels out into broad areas like Sample Flat, reflecting the region’s long-standing reliance on open-range ranching and dryland farming. Names like Tipi Rdg hint at the deeper cultural layers of this landscape, while the presence of Dent Bridge Rd underscores the vital role of specific river crossings in connecting isolated rural communities.