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2017 Map of Poverty Coulee

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Cottonwood Cr winds through a landscape of deeply etched drainages in this portion of Liberty County. The terrain is defined by its coulees—steep-walled valleys typically dry during much of the year—which suggest the erosive power of seasonal runoff across the high plains. Named features like Poverty Coulee, Manton Coulee, and Twelvemile Coulee offer specific landmarks for those tracing family ties to the area's homesteading history or ranching operations.

In the southern reaches of the map, Gagnon Reservoir provides a focal point for water management in an environment where moisture is a critical resource. The grid-like road network, including Crow Rd and Dump Rd, follows the township and range lines, reflecting the orderly land division that shaped Montana's rural development. This survey documents the intersection of natural topography and agricultural infrastructure in the early 21st century.