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2017 Map of Emerick Bench

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Emerick Bench and the surrounding drainage basins of Phillips County define this high plains landscape. The area is characterized by an intricate network of seasonal watercourses and topographic depressions, including Coburg Coulee, Woody Island Coulee, and Joiner Coulee. These features illustrate the natural erosion patterns of the northern Montana prairie, where water movement is channeled through deep cuts in the terrain toward larger systems like Woody Island Cr and Cottonwood Cr.

Man-made infrastructure is sparse, concentrated primarily along the northern and western margins with routes like Black Coulee Rd and N Dodson Rd. Significant landmarks include the prominent Haystack Butte and the Blue Stem Reservoir, which represents a vital water management point in an otherwise arid environment. The map provides a clear view of the township and range survey system, showing how the land is divided into sections across t34n r27e and adjacent tracts.