2017 Map of P N Ranch

About this map

The confluence of the Missouri River and the Judith River anchors this central Montana landscape, where the historic P N Ranch sits near the border of Chouteau and Fergus counties. The terrain is defined by dramatic breaks and high plateaus, including Eightmile Bench and Missouri Bench, which look down upon the winding river corridor. Landforms with evocative local names such as The Big Sag, The Little Sag, and Hole-in-the-Wall illustrate the complex geography of the Missouri River Breaks. Movement through this area is traced by early routes like Judith Landing Rd and PN Bridge Rd, which provide access to the river valley and points like Clagget Hill. This survey records a remote ranching and river environment characterized by seasonal water sources like Nelson Springs and steep drainage systems such as Evers Coulee and Mutton Coulee.