2020 Map of Karsten Coulee

About this map

Cruikshank Flat sits at the center of this 2020 landscape in Phillips County, Montana, representing the high, arid plains character of the region. The drainage patterns are defined by several notable seasonal watercourses, including Dry Fork Cr and Fourchette Cr to the north, and Beauchamp Cr to the south. These coulees and flats form a complex topographical network typical of the Missouri River breaks drainage area. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by the path of Midale Rd winding through the eastern sections. The map detail highlights the erosion-carved terrain of Karsten Coulee and Dam Coulee, providing a clear view of the section lines and township boundaries that still define land ownership and grazing rights in this part of Montana.