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2024 Map of Malta NE

Name: 2024 Topographic Map of Malta NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2024
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2024

About this map

The Milk River meanders through this portion of Phillips County, shaping a landscape defined by dramatic erosion patterns and agricultural infrastructure. In this northern Montana corridor, the river is supported by the Dodson North Canal, reflecting the region's long-standing reliance on irrigation systems to support prairie ranching and farming. The topography is deeply incised by numerous seasonal drainage features, including Horse Camp Coulee and Cook Coulee, which create a complex network of ridges and draws characteristic of the Missouri River Basin breaks.

Local transport is marked by rural thoroughfares such as Jones Rd and Kjos Rd, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. Historical land use is further evidenced by named landmarks like Assiniboine Creek, referencing the indigenous geography of the plains. This survey provides a clear view of the relationship between the winding river bottom and the surrounding high benchlands, where Spring Coulee and Delaney Coulee cut through the arid terrain.