2020 Map of Olson Coulee North

About this map

Arnett Cem sits on a high point between the drainages of the northern high plains, serving as a solitary landmark in this Dawson County landscape. The terrain is defined by complex erosional patterns, most notably the deep incisions of Olson Coulee and Stilson Coulee that cut through the undulating prairie. These features, along with waterways like Sioux Cr and Corral Cr, dictate the movement and settlement patterns of this cattle-ranching country. The map reflects a modern organization of the land, where section lines and rural routes like RD 422 and RD 405 provide the primary infrastructure through the vast townships of t20n r50e and t19n r50e. This survey captures the sparse, utilitarian nature of the Montana badlands, where life and geography are inextricably linked to the seasonal flow of the creeks and the steady maintenance of the county's gravel road network.