2017 Map of Fort Belknap Siding

About this map

The meandering Milk River defines the central valley of this northern Montana landscape, where the Fort Belknap Siding serves as a key transit point for the region's agricultural and rail activity. Water management is a primary feature of the terrain, visible through the presence of the Harlem Canal and the Snake Cr Ditch, which redirect water across the plains south of the river. The northern half of the area is characterized by a series of dramatic coulees, including Murphy Coulee, Zualtieri Coulee, and Dry Coulee, which drain toward the river valley. A network of rural roads such as Paradise Valley Rd and Oberg Rd connects the scattered homesteads and pastures. The river itself is crossed at the Milk River Bridge, a vital local landmark for movement between the higher coulee terrain and the irrigated bottomlands.