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1967 Map of Frank Coulee

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Frank Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The Charles M Russell National Wildlife Range dominates the northern landscape of this 1967 survey, where the convoluted terrain of Garfield and McCone counties meets the southern reaches of Fort Peck Reservoir. This is a country of deep drainages and intermittent water, defined by the winding course of Big Dry Creek and its many tributaries, such as Frank Coulee and Fortyfour Coulee.

Evidence of human habitation in this sparsely populated region is centered on vital water sources and educational landmarks like the Van Norman Sch. Isolated infrastructure, including the Boelk Well and Cedar Bed Ground Reservoir, reflects the area's reliance on managed water for livestock and survival. Geologic landmarks such as Indian Rocks and Standing Rock serve as distinctive markers across a terrain carved by Woody Creek and Flat Creek.