1964 Map of Reservoir Coulee

About this map

Lodge Creek meanders across the northern plains of Blaine County in this mid-century topographic survey, where the geography is defined by the deep incisions of semi-arid drainage systems. The landscape is dominated by the prominent Reservoir Coulee, which carves a significant north-south path through the center of the sheet, revealing the underlying geological erosion patterns typical of the Missouri River Basin development area. To the west, the branching networks of Badger Coulee and Redrock Coulee intersect, providing a clear record of the watershed's natural drainage before extensive modern land alteration. This map captures the remote character of north-central Montana, documenting the specific ranching and fence lines that partitioned these grazing lands during the early 1960s.