2024 Map of Down Reservoir NE

About this map

The border of Blaine County and Phillips County defines the central axis of this modern topographic study, where the northern Montana prairie is carved by a network of drainage channels. The landscape is characterized by prominent coulees, including Little Jewel Coulee in the northwest and the extensive Black Coulee, which meanders across the western sections. These seasonal watercourses dictate the local topography, creating a series of ridges and basins that represent the characteristic geography of the Hi-Line region. Transportation is sparse, primarily consisting of rural corridors like Black Coulee Rd and N Dodson Rd that follow the section lines and terrain. The map provides a contemporary view of the Public Land Survey System, showing the Township and Range divisions that continue to govern land ownership and use in this agricultural and ranching territory.