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2014 Map of Flowing Well

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Flowing Well
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Flowing Well serves as the focal point of this Eastern Montana landscape, situated at the intersection of MT-200 and MT-24. The area is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainage patterns carving through the high plains, including the expansive Patterson Coulee and Steves Coulee. These landforms dictate the placement of ranching outposts like Whiteside Ranch, where human activity adapts to the constraints of the arid environment.

The boundary between McCone County and Garfield County bisects the terrain, emphasizing the administrative divide in this sparsely populated region. Water remains a critical element for land use, evidenced by the many named creek systems such as Timber Cr, Soda Cr, and Crooked Cr. Local history is preserved through place names like Cemetery Coulee and family-named features including Johnson Coulee West, providing a clear view of the ranching heritage and topographic character of the Missouri River country.