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2014 Map of Johnson Coulee East

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Johnson Coulee East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Johnson Coulee dominates this landscape in McCone County, where the high plains of eastern Montana are deeply incised by the headwaters of several drainage systems. This 2014 survey documents a territory defined by its hydrological network, where Horse Cr and its S Fork Horse Cr meet the upland reaches of Stony Butte Cr. The map reveals the intricate topography of the Big Dry country, showing how local transport routes like Horse Creek Rd and Mayberry Rd follow the contours of the land to navigate between these drainages.

In the southern portion of the quadrangle, the terrain transitions into the Nelson Cr basin, specifically tracing the path of S Fork Nelson Cr as it winds through sections 14 and 15 of T19N R45E. The naming of local roads such as Beauty Valley Rd reflects the distinct character of this area's breaks and coulees, providing a detailed record of the rural infrastructure and landmarks used by residents in this part of the Missouri River watershed.