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2020 Map of Eden

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Eden
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Truly Bench and Swede Bench define the high upland character of this Central Montana landscape, where deep drainage systems have carved a complex network of coulees. The small settlement of Eden serves as a local hub, connected by a network of rural routes including Eden Rd and Boston Coulee Rd. This survey documents a transition from broad, flat benches to the deeply incised valleys of Pardals Coulee and Splain Coulee, reflecting a land use pattern dominated by dryland farming and ranching.

Local history is anchored by landmarks such as Red Butte Cem and the distinctive Iverson Hill. The naming of Butch Cassidy Loop in the northern portion of the map hints at the regional lore and geography of the area's transition into the Missouri River breaks. The topography is further distinguished by the Ming Coulee Ridge, which separates the various drainage basins that ultimately feed the regional watershed.