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2014 Map of Porcupine Coulee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Porcupine Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Porcupine Coulee and several other significant drainage systems define the topographical character of this Phillips County landscape. The area is a network of named coulees, including Rattlesnake Coulee and Prestige Coulee, which cut through the high plains terrain. A sparse but vital system of rural routes, such as Frenchman Dam Rd and Turkey Track Rd, provides the primary access across the township and range divisions.

Split Shack Spring stands as a rare named water source in this dry environment, likely serving as a landmark for local ranching operations. The infrastructure is primarily agricultural and utilitarian, evidenced by names like Corral Coulee and Depuydt Rd. This survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of the Montana prairie, where large tracts of land are navigated via established section lines and natural water-carved depressions.