2020 Map of Johnson Coulee West

About this map

Morris Coulee and Garfield Coulee define the dissected breaks of northern McCone County in this contemporary topographic record. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of ephemeral drainages and intermittent streams, including Nelson Cr and Coal Cr, which carve through the high plains. These coulees, such as Dogtown Coulee and Crookers Coulee, reveal the natural erosion patterns characteristic of the region's semi-arid environment. The lack of concentrated settlements or major transportation arteries underscores the vast, open nature of this portion of eastern Montana, where the land is primarily partitioned by the Public Land Survey System. Researchers will find the township and range boundaries for t20n r44e and t20n r45e clearly delineated, providing an essential framework for identifying specific land parcels and historical grazing or ranching areas.