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2017 Map of Horsethief Coulee East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Horsethief Coulee defines the southern portion of this landscape in Fergus County, where the high plains of central Montana are carved by a network of drainage systems. The terrain is structured around the seasonal flows of Chippewa Cr in the north and the N Fork McDonald Cr further south, revealing the intricate contouring of the region's coulees and ridges.

The presence of rural corridors such as Burnett Rd and Forest Grove Rd suggests the enduring layout of Montana's ranching and agricultural partitions. These routes, alongside smaller tracks like Stykbow Ln, provide access to the vast townships that define the local geography, including the boundaries of T15N R21E and T16N R21E. The map also captures the headwaters and tributaries of Alkali Cr and Fords Cr, illustrating the hydrographic patterns essential to this semi-arid environment.