Loading map...

2017 Map of Piegan

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Piegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Piegan serves as a central point in this northern Montana landscape, where the confluence of grazing land and water management is etched into the terrain. The presence of the Piegan Canal and numerous waterways like Badger Creek and the Two Medicine River indicates a sophisticated irrigation network vital to the region's agricultural life. Local history is deeply rooted here, evidenced by the Holy Family Mission Cem and Four Horns Cem, which anchor the area's genealogical record.

Transportation through this portion of Glacier County is defined by a network of established trails and rural roads, such as the Kipp Trl, Gobert Trl, and Wetzel Trl. The map details the varied topography of the plains, punctuated by significant drainage features like Whitecalf Coulee, Kipps Coulee, and Rocky Ridge Coulee, which provide essential context for understanding the natural drainage and land use patterns of the Blackfeet Reservation lands.