2017 Map of Russell Chapel

About this map

Sample Flat defines the open western portion of this Montana landscape, where the Sample Flat Cem sits as a lonely historical marker. The eastern terrain is more complex, deeply incised by the drainage systems of Dugout Coulee and the North Fork Dugout Coulee. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring rural character of Chouteau County, centered around the landmark Russell Chapel. The local transportation network consists primarily of named gravel routes like Ames Ranch Rd and Beaverslide Rd, which follow the contours of the coulees. These roads connect the disparate ranching properties and small communities that have defined the high plains for generations, tracing the paths between the expansive flats and the East Dugout Coulee.