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2014 Map of North Coulee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of North Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The North Coulee landscape in Montana's Prairie County is defined by a dense network of drainages and topographical depressions. This 2014 survey reveals an intricate watershed system where the Middle Fork Bad Route Cr and W Fork Bad Route Cr carve through the northern terrain, while Brackett Cr and its tributaries dominate the southern half of the quadrangle. The map captures the way modern infrastructure follows natural contours, with Bad Route Rd and Brackett Creek Rd serving as the primary connectors through this rural expanse.

Named geographical features like Spring Coulee, Timber Coulee, and Ash Coulee point to a history of land use and navigation based on these specific landforms. The presence of numerous smaller coulees, including Brush Coulee and Cedar Coulee, suggests a landscape shaped by seasonal water movement and erosion. This USGS documentation provides a detailed look at the township and range divisions, showing how cattle ranching or dryland farming would be organized around these natural water sources.