2014 Map of Dutch Henry Coulee

About this map

The Marias River carves a winding path through this northern Montana landscape, creating a series of dramatic breaks along the border of Hill and Chouteau counties. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Dutch Henry Coulee and Fourmile Coulee, which drain toward the river through an otherwise high, open plateau. These geographic features dictated the early transportation routes in the area, with Fourmile Coulee Rd and Goosebill Rd following the natural contours of the land to connect disparate homesteads and grazing lands. This 2014 survey illustrates how the township and range system, including t28n r8e, overlays the natural drainage patterns of the Missouri River watershed, providing a clear record of the region’s rural infrastructure and land management during the early 21st century.