2011 Map of Kenilworth SW

About this map

Twelvemile Coulee and Sixmile Coulee define the drainage patterns of this Chouteau County landscape, illustrating a region shaped by water management and rural accessibility. The map reveals an extensive network of earthen structures used for water retention, including Sumo Dam, Beirwagen Dam, and Moncarpic Dam, which are critical for supporting agriculture and livestock in this semiarid environment. A strictly organized grid of rural roads, such as Rudyard Rd, Stranahan Rd, and Houston Rd, provides the backbone for local transit between isolated homesteads and grazing lands. These features, along with the distinct paths of Spring Coulee and Dry Fork Coulee, show how the modern geography of north-central Montana remains deeply tied to the careful control of seasonal water flow through a series of named dams and natural coulees.