2017 Map of Ragland Bench

About this map

Ragland Bench and Golf Bench dominate this northern Montana landscape, where flat-topped elevations provide a stark contrast to the drainage networks of Bills Coulee and Black Coulee. This 2017 survey reflects the remote character of southern Blaine County, centered on the high plains between the Little Rocky Mountains and the Milk River valley. The infrastructure is minimal, defined by long stretches of gravel travel along Lloyd Rd and Raglan Ridge Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land and section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The map documents the vast townships of T24N and T23N, where the land is primarily organized for ranching and large-scale agricultural use within the high Missouri River breaks region.