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2024 Map of Dry Lake

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Dry Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Milk River Valley Cem stands as a focal point for local history within this Montana landscape, situated near the meandering path of the Milk River. The terrain is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and coulees that trace the region's hydraulic character, including Archie Coulee in the north and Spring Coulee further south. These natural depressions dictate the rural road network, which includes the Kremlin High Grade Rd and several sectional routes like RD 265 N.

The hydrography of the area is further characterized by namesake features such as Dry Lake and the Chain of Lakes Coulee. This high plains environment shows a sparse but organized settlement pattern, where infrastructure follows the natural contours of the land. Significant features for genealogists and geographical researchers include the Alkali Lakes Coulee and Dry Lake Coulee, which illustrate the environmental constraints and opportunities of this Hill County vicinity.