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1969 Map of Ellsworth Coulee

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Ellsworth Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

The Milk River meanders through the southern portion of this landscape, its path shadowed by the historic Lewis and Clark Trail. This 1969 field-checked survey reveals a topography defined by drainage coulees and water management in a semi-arid ranching environment. Named features such as Ellsworth Coulee, Lund Coulee, and Long Coulee cut through the terrain, leading toward the river valley. The map documents several water sources vital to local operations, including Whitbread Springs, Confusion Reservoir, and VR-80 Reservoir.

Evidence of local industry is visible through multiple Gravel Pits and a network of canals and reservoirs. The landscape is largely open, with fence lines marked in purple during 1976 revisions, indicating the continued use of these lands for grazing. From Rock Creek in the west to Alkali Creek in the east, this sheet provides a clear record of the intersection between historic trails and modern water resource development.