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2020 Map of Floweree

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Floweree
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The settlement of Floweree and the southern village of Portage anchor this landscape along the border of Chouteau and Cascade counties. Set against the northern high plains, the area is defined by the deep incisions of drainage coulees that drop toward the Missouri River, which appears in the southeastern corner. Significant terrain features include the winding paths of Ryan Coulee, Huntley Coulee, and Widow Coulee, which contrast with the flat, surveyed agricultural blocks of the surrounding townships. Locally named roads such as Floweree Rd and Gruel Rd trace the paths between these geographic breaks.

Floweree Lake sits near the northern boundary, a distinct water body amidst the expansive prairie. The map provides a detailed view of the local infrastructure during this era, showing the placement of rural residences and the specific street layouts of the small townships, including Main St in Floweree. The transition from the flat agricultural tablelands into the complex breaks of Portage Coulee illustrates the geological transition toward the river valley.