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1973 Map of Poplar Coulee

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Poplar Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Shipstead Coulee and Poplar Coulee carve through the high plains of northeast Montana, marking a landscape defined by intermittent drainage and subtle water sources. This 1973 field-checked survey reveals a remote topography where the presence of a single Spring or cluster of Springs served as a critical landmark for ranching and land management. The map sits at a geographical crossroads, depicting the intersection of Daniels, Valley, and Roosevelt counties within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation.

Evidence of resource exploration appears in the eastern portion of the sheet near the Roosevelt County line, where a Drill Hole is noted. South of the coulees, Cottonwood Creek meanders through the southern sections, illustrating the typical prairie hydrology where water is often confined to seasonal washes. The surveyor's focus on fine red dashed lines to indicate fence lines underscores the importance of boundary and livestock management in this rural setting.