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2020 Map of Piegan

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Piegan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Piegan serves as a central point in this landscape where the high plains meet the intricate drainage systems of Glacier County. The terrain is defined by dramatic erosion patterns, including Whitecalf Coulee, Kipps Coulee, and Rocky Ridge Coulee, which carve through the plateau toward the Two Medicine River and Badger Creek. These natural waterways are augmented by the Piegan Canal, reflecting the vital role of water management in this northern environment.

For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Holy Family Mission Cem and Four Horns Cem provides significant markers of the area's cultural heritage. The network of historical paths, such as the N Peigan Trl, Kipp Trl, and Gobert Trl, traces the movement of people across these townships long before modern infrastructure. This 2020 edition documents the intersection of legacy ranch roads like Spanish Ranch Rd with these ancient routes.