2014 Map of Fivemile Coulee West

About this map

Toole County, Montana, is defined by an intricate network of deep drainages carved into the high plains, as shown in this 2014 geographic study. The landscape is dominated by named coulees, including Fivemile Coulee, Twomile Coulee, and Timber Coulee, which serve as the primary topographic markers in this expansive ranching and agriculture region. A sparse network of rural roads, such as Stoltz Rd, Pederson Rd, and Ferdig Rd, connects the section-line grids that organize the terrain. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Minnesota Coulee and Elmer Coulee converge, illustrating the local erosion patterns typical of this part of Montana. Farther north, the map identifies Picadilly Coulee and Black Coulee, offering researchers a detailed look at the landforms used by generations of local ranchers to navigate the open range between the Canadian border and the Marias River basin.