2020 Map of Fort Benton NW

About this map

The Marias River meanders across the northern reaches of this Chouteau County landscape, shaping a terrain defined by dramatic drainage patterns like Dry Fork Coulee. Modern agricultural and ranching access is facilitated by a grid of named local thoroughfares, including Pleasant Valley Rd and Lower Marias Rd, which navigate the high plains above the river valley. The map documents a sparsely populated rural environment where water sources remain critical landmarks, such as the coded 25N08E23DABB01 Spring and Chip Cr. The presence of Vimy Ridge Rd suggests a local connection to early 20th-century history. This survey illustrates the persistent importance of section-line roads like Lebarre Rd and Emmett Wright Rd in managing this expansive Montana territory.