1967 Map of Frank Coulee

About this map

The Charles M. Russell National Wildlife Range spans much of this landscape in eastern Montana, where the rugged Missouri River breaks transition into the prairie uplands. This 1967 field-checked survey captures a remote ranching and conservation territory defined by intricate drainage systems like Frank Coulee and Kerr Coulee. The presence of the Van Norman Sch and specialized local sites like Cedar Bed Ground Reservoir point to the scattered human footprint in Garfield and McCone counties. Water management is central to the area's utility, evidenced by the numerous wells and tanks such as the Flowing Well and Boelk Well, while the northern edge of the map meets the massive Fort Peck Reservoir. Natural landmarks like Indian Rocks and Standing Rock provide distinct navigational points in a terrain dominated by the winding path of Big Dry Creek.