1969 Map of Ellsworth Coulee

About this map

The Milk River meanders across the southern boundary of this high plains landscape, defined by a complex network of coulees and reservoirs. The historical Lewis and Clark Trail cuts an east-west path through the lower third of the quadrangle, tracing the movement of early exploration along the northern reaches of the Missouri River Basin. This 1960s survey documents a highly managed water system necessary for life in Valley County, featuring the Rock Creek Canal and several named catchments like VR-80 Reservoir, Confusion Reservoir, and Buggy Reservoir.