2014 Map of Ragland Bench

About this map

Ragland Bench and Golf Bench define this section of Blaine County, where the high plains of north-central Montana break into a complex system of drainage channels. The landscape is characterized by these broad, flat-topped benches overlooking deep-cut watercourses such as Bills Coulee in the north and Black Coulee further south. This topography dictated the placement of local infrastructure, with the path of Ragland Ridge Rd following the crest of Ragland Ridge to maintain elevation. The township and range lines of the Public Land Survey System overlay this terrain in a precise grid, highlighting the sparse, systematic development typical of the region's ranching and agricultural tracts. A few secondary roads like CR-300 provide the primary access through this open country, connecting the isolated benches and ridgelines.