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2017 Map of Jim Coulee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Jim Coulee and the surrounding rangelands of Musselshell County define this landscape as it appeared in 2017. The map documents a sparse, open terrain marked by intermittent drainage systems and rugged topographic relief. High points such as Big Wall overlook the winding courses of Little Wall Cr and N Willow Cr in the southern portion of the quadrangle. In the north, Howard Cr cuts through the high plains, illustrating the drainage patterns that have shaped this portion of the Montana interior.

Transportation through this isolated area relies on a limited network of named routes, including Colony Way and N Gage Rd. These roads often follow the natural contours of the land, connecting disparate sections of the township and range grid. This survey provides a modern record of land divisions and rural infrastructure, useful for researchers tracking land use and the persistent geographic features of the Montana prairie.