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2024 Map of Horsethief Coulee East

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Horsethief Coulee East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

Horsethief Coulee cuts through this Fergus County landscape, leading into a network of drainages that define the local topography. This 2024 survey illustrates the intricate watershed system where the North Fork McDonald Creek meanders through the southern half of the quadrangle. To the north, the terrain is marked by the parallel courses of Chippewa Creek and Alkali Creek, which flow through sections defined by the Public Land Survey System.

Modern access is facilitated by a few key corridors including McCartney Rd and Burnett Rd, while the evocative naming of Cattlemans Trail Dr reflects the region's enduring connection to the ranching industry. The map reveals a transition from the higher elevations of the coulee into the more level reaches near Fords Creek in the northeast corner, providing a clear view of the rural Montana land divisions and waterway patterns.