2020 Map of Hanson Flat

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the central landscape of this Montana quadrangle, where the Missouri River is broad and complex as it meets the reservoir waters. Along the northern and southern banks, the river's historical path is traced by low-lying areas like Miller Bottoms and Hutton Bottoms. These riparian zones are flanked by a series of erosion-carved drainages including Carroll Coulee and Fisher Coulee, which cut through the high plains. Historic travel through this territory is marked by several established paths, most notably the Old Musselshell Trl and the Horse Camp Trl in the southern reaches, and the Wilder Trl near the river. The map also delineates the convergence of Fergus, Phillips, and Petroleum counties, highlighting how these modern administrative boundaries navigate the terrain of Hanson Flat.