2020 Map of Forks

About this map

Forks and its surrounding plains in Phillips County are defined by a complex network of coulees and seasonal drainages. The landscape is marked by topographic features like Ole Olson Coulee and Water Coulee, which cut through the northern Montana terrain near the junction of several township boundaries. Local history and genealogy interest centers on the Forks Cem located along Forks Rd, serving as a primary landmark in this sparsely populated region. The drainage patterns are clearly delineated, showing the paths of Stinky Cr, its E Fork Stinky Cr, and Shotgun Cr as they move through the breaks. Transport is limited to a few arterial routes such as Cut Across Rd, reflecting the rural, open-range character of the area in the early twenty-first century.