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1985 Map of Lone Man Coulee West

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Lone Man Coulee West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Marias River and its intricate drainage network dominate this landscape in north-central Montana, where several forks converge to carve deep impressions into the prairie. The map records the New Miami Colony in the eastern portion of the quadrangle, complete with its own Sewage Disposal Pond and a water tank marked WT. This communal settlement sits near the confluence of the Dry Fork Marias River and the main river channel, highlighting the importance of water access in this semi-arid region.

Elevated terrain features like Frances Heights, the prominent Black Buttes, and a large Mesa define the horizons, while the subsurface utility is noted by a Pipeline crossing the Pondera Co Teton Co line. Smaller drainages including Lone Man Coulee and Miller Coulee reveal the complex erosion patterns of the northern plains, while a Gravel Pit near the river suggests localized industrial activity tied to the land's geology.