2017 Map of Forks

About this map

Forks and its surrounding landscape in Phillips County are defined by a network of drainage channels and coulees that shape the high plains of northern Montana. The settlement's history is anchored by the Forks Cem, situated just off Forks Rd. This 2017 survey reveals a terrain deeply etched by seasonal water flow, with the winding paths of Stinky Cr and its E Fork Stinky Cr moving through the township boundaries. The map highlights specific geographic features such as Water Coulee and Ole Olson Coulee, which serve as significant local landmarks for land management and history. This documentation of the area's rural road network, including the aptly named Cut Across Rd, provides a clear view of the sparse but critical infrastructure connecting these remote parts of the American West in the early 21st century.