1983 Map of Flowing Well

About this map

Flowing Well serves as the central namesake for this high-plains landscape where the borders of McCone and Garfield counties meet. The terrain is defined by a dendritic network of drainage systems, most notably Patterson Coulee, which carves through the central portion of the quadrangle. These coulees and creek beds dictate the sparse human footprint in this part of Montana, where the availability of water is the primary driver of name and place. Several significant waterways converge or traverse the area, including the winding paths of Timber Creek and Crooked Creek. Smaller seasonal drainages like Coal Creek, Soda Creek, and Skull Creek further segment the land, illustrating the complex erosion patterns typical of the region's topography. This provisional map provides an important record of the physical landscape before modern developments, highlighting the isolation and specific geological features that characterize this stretch of the northern plains.