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2011 Map of Milk River Hills

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Milk River Hills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River carves a massive path through this landscape, marking the confluence where the meandering Milk River joins its flow from the north. This 2011 survey captures the dramatic topography of the Milk River Hills as they rise above the northern reaches of Fort Peck Lake, specifically focusing on the area around Milk Coulee Bay. The terrain is defined by deep incisions like Ivy Coulee and Hilliard Coulee, which drain the high ground toward the river basins.

Industrial and agricultural transport is managed via a network of named section roads, including N River Rd, Wiota Rd, and School Section Rd. A prominent landmark, Deadman Butte, stands as a high point in the south-central portion of the map, overlooking the Milk River Hills and the complex shoreline of the lake. The interplay between the massive water bodies and the sharp coulee drainages illustrates the erosive power that has shaped this part of Valley County.