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2020 Map of Ninemile Coulee East

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Ninemile Coulee East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Milk River carves a deep, meandering path through this portion of Hill County, Montana, creating a complex network of drainage basins. Numerous named coulees, such as Ninemile Coulee, Sevenmile Coulee, and Roundup Coulee, indicate a landscape defined by significant erosion and seasonal water flow towards the river valley. The topography is characterized by sharp elevation changes where the flat prairie breaks into these coulee systems, which historically provided vital shelter and water sources in an otherwise exposed northern plains environment.

Transportation in this rural area is dictated by a grid of section-line roads, including RD 160 N, RD 245 N, and RD 265 N. These routes provide access to the various townships such as t36n r12e, serving the agricultural and ranching interests that dominate the region. Smaller drainages like Spring Coulee and Archie Coulee further illustrate the intricate local hydrology that has shaped land use and boundary lines since the initial homesteading era.