2014 Map of Lost River NE

About this map

The Milk River meanders deeply through this northern Hill County landscape, carving a complex network of breaks and drainages into the high plains. This 2014 survey captures the geographic isolation of the region near the international border, where the terrain is defined by prominent landmarks like Rattlesnake Butte and the elevation of Spring Coulee Ridge. The area is characterized by large-scale agricultural and ranching divisions, with a strictly rectangular grid of section lines and gravel paths such as Road 270 N and Road 195 N providing the only overland access. The course of the Spring Coulee and the river valley below it demonstrate the persistent erosion patterns that shape this remote corner of Montana, highlighting how the natural hydrology dictates the layout of regional infrastructure.