2020 Map of Elmdale NW

About this map

Nicholson Coulee carves through this upland corner of Richland County, defining a landscape of drainage systems and intermittent watercourses typical of the eastern Montana plains. This 2020 survey illustrates a contemporary rural grid where county roads such as Co RD 143 and Co RD 313 navigate the breaks between elevated plateaus. The drainage pattern is the primary topographical feature, with Duplisse Cr and W Charlie Cr providing the natural skeleton for the region's land use. While the map is dominated by public land survey townships like t25n r52e and t25n r53e, the lack of concentrated settlements reflects the specialized agricultural or ranching nature of the area. Researchers can trace the exact routes of modern access roads as they intersect with older natural landmarks like Horse Cr near the southern boundary.