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2014 Map of Pownal

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Arrow Cr winds through this central Montana landscape, marking a topographic boundary between the elevated plateau of Arrow Creek Bench and the lower drainage basins. The settlement of Pownal and the nearby Ole Coulee are situated near the intersection of several county lines, where Chouteau, Fergus, and Judith Basin counties meet. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological features, most notably the prominent Square Butte in the northwest and the eroded formations known as The Badlands to the south.

A network of local routes like Pownal Rd and MT-80 connects these isolated ranching and agricultural lands. The map detail highlights the intricate drainage systems that feed into the larger coulees, including Little Battle Cr, Butte Cr, and Cottonwood Cr. This survey provides a clear view of the land division and natural water sources essential to the high plains economy in the early 21st century.