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2017 Map of Frank Coulee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Frank Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Indian Rocks and Standing Rock rise from the high plains of the Garfield and McCone County line, marking a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage channels and high-altitude coulees. The terrain is deeply incised by Big Dry Creek and its many tributaries, creating a complex topographic pattern of ridges and draws characteristic of eastern Montana. The Cedar Bed Ground Reservoir provides a rare permanent water feature in this arid environment, situated near the center of the survey.

Transportation is centered on Van Norman Rd, which snakes through the western portion of the quadrangle. The map is heavily dominated by family-named geological features, including Mendenhall Coulee, Brunson Coulee, and Boelk Coulee, reflecting a history of localized land use and ranching. These labels offer a detailed look at the rural nomenclature used to navigate the breaks and flats between the larger water systems of Flat Creek and Good Creek.