1983 Map of Olson Coulee South

About this map

Crazy Butte and High Point anchor this portion of Dawson County, where the topography is defined by a dense network of coulees and seasonal drainage systems. The landscape is carved by watercourses like Olson Coulee and Stilson Coulee, which give way to larger systems such as Sioux Creek and Upper Sevenmile Creek. This 1983 provisional survey, based on aerial photography from the mid-1970s, captures the open, arid character of the Montana plains before significant modern alteration. Notable landmarks like Rimroad and Berry Creek indicate the winding paths of rural transit and natural watersheds. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain's transition from high points to deep creek beds, offering a look at the geographic features that shaped local land use and ranching boundaries in the late twentieth century.