2024 Map of Lost River NE

About this map

The Milk River carves a deep, winding path through this northern Montana landscape, creating a complex series of coulees and breaks within Hill County. This modern survey illustrates the sharp topographical contrast between the flat high plains and the intricate erosion patterns of the river valley, where landforms like Spring Coulee and Rattlesnake Butte provide distinct navigational markers. The upland areas are defined by a rigid grid of rural routes, including Rd 280 N and Rd 270 N, which follow the township and range lines of t37n r11e and surrounding sections. To the north, the elevation rises toward Spring Coulee Ridge, marking the drainage divide in this arid corridor. The map effectively documents the intersection of natural hydrology and the rectilinear human ordering of the West, showing how roads must occasionally deviate from their straight paths to negotiate the river's rugged descent.