2020 Map of Loma West

About this map

The Marias River carves a deeply dissected canyon through the Chouteau County badlands before its confluence with the Teton and Missouri rivers. This landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, with the high plains of Rowe Bench overlooking the river valley below. Near the eastern edge of the map, Loma Bridge provides a crossing near the site of the historic Loma Ferry Rd, while the southern reaches feature the curious landmark of Crocon du Nez. The topography is a maze of drainage systems like Chip Cr and narrow coulees, etched into the terrain between sprawling sections of public land. Transportation is restricted to rugged corridors such as Vimy Ridge Rd and Colony Bay Rd, reflecting a region dominated by ranching and the natural contours of the northern Missouri River breaks.