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1965 Map of Dry Coulee

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Dry Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The Fort Peck Reservoir dominates this landscape along the Missouri River Basin, where the boundaries of Phillips and Petroleum counties meet. This mid-1960s survey documents the expansive Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range, showcasing a terrain defined by complex drainage systems like Dry Coulee, Fisher Coulee, and Garrit Schoolhouse Coulee.

Small-scale ranching and homesteading footprints are evident through family-named landmarks such as the Novak Homestead, McArthur Ranch, and Woods Place. These sites, along with the settlement of Carroll, provide a glimpse into the human geography of central Montana before modern consolidation. Water management in this semi-arid environment is highlighted by the presence of Big Rock Reservoir and Timber Pit Reservoir, which served the local agricultural and wildlife needs of the era.