Lonesome Lake lies at the heart of this high plains landscape, situated along the border of Hill and Chouteau counties in north-central Montana. The terrain is defined by its subtle drainage patterns, where Barneys Coulee and Twelvemile Coulee cut through the expansive Lonesome Prairie. This 2014 survey illustrates the modern agricultural and ranching infrastructure of the region, anchored by a network of rural routes such as Road 265 S, Chohill Rd, and Ihmsen Well Rd. The map provides a clear look at the township and range divisions, specifically detailing the sections of T30N and T29N, R11E and R12E. While largely unpopulated by named settlements, the presence of specific local landmarks like Mt-448 reflects the remote yet managed character of this Big Sky country.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
1904 · Boxelder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Lonesome
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Boxelder
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Big Sandy
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1954 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Shelby
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1969 · Box Elder NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Lonesome Lake
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Big Sandy
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Fourteenmile Coulee SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000