2011 Map of Iliad

About this map

Iliad occupies a sparse landscape in Chouteau County, where the topography is defined by the winding course of Chip Creek and its tributary coulees. The map illustrates a high-plains environment characterized by open stretches and specialized water management features, including Tortilla Dam, Comet Dam, and Jappe Dam. These small-scale impoundments point to the area's agricultural reliance on capturing intermittent runoff in an arid region. The road network, including Eight Mile Bench Rd and the Iliad Loop, reveals how remote ranching outposts are interconnected across the benchlands. Notable landforms like Sandstone Coulee and Sage Coulee break the horizontal profile of the terrain, providing geographical landmarks in this northern Montana prairie.