1986 Map of Johannson Coulee

About this map

Kippen stands as a primary point of reference in this corner of Toole County, where the high plains landscape is deeply etched by a network of drainage channels. The map documents an intricate system of coulees, most notably Johannson Coulee and Ninemile Coulee, which define the local topography and water management patterns. This mid-1980s survey illustrates a region largely dedicated to open range and resource extraction, evidenced by the long Pipeline segment traversing the central flats. The presence of Alkali Flat and the prominent rise of Black Butte near Willow Creek suggest a terrain where geological and alkaline features dictated the placement of early ranching infrastructure and section-line roads. This provisional edition preserves the precise layout of these physical barriers and crossings before contemporary landscape modifications.