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2017 Map of Edwards

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Edwards
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Edwards sits at a crossroads in Garfield County, marking a localized hub in a landscape defined by significant topographic rises and seasonal watercourses. The terrain is punctuated by distinctive high points such as Elephant Butte, Adams Rocky Butte, and Boslough Butte, which served as navigation markers for early travelers and ranchers in this part of Montana. These landmarks overlook a complex drainage system including Haislett Creek and the larger Big Dry Creek.

The local geography is further characterized by numerous coulees, such as Dugout Coulee, Meckel Coulee, and Long Coulee, illustrating the erosional patterns of the northern plains. Access throughout the area is maintained via a network of rural routes including Edwards Road, North Road, and Twin Buttes Road. For genealogists and local historians, these specific named coulees and springs, like Goodhue Springs, offer precise coordinates for tracing historic land claims and homestead locations within the township and range system.