2024 Map of Poverty Flat West

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Elevenmile Springs sits within a network of drainage basins and coulees in this section of Dawson County. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous seasonal streams, including Upper Sevenmile Creek, which cuts diagonally across the southwestern township lines. The drainage pattern here, characterized by features like Cottonwood Coulee and Kelley Coulee, reveals the erosional history of the Montana plains. These natural landmarks provided critical water points for early livestock operations and range management in the region. Transportation is facilitated by local routes such as Fas 254, which connects the northern coulees to the broader county road system. This survey also records the convergence of Deer Creek and Cherry Coulee in the northeastern quadrant, highlighting the intricate hydrology that shaped land division and grazing permits in this part of the state.