2020 Map of Sam George Hill

About this map

Manson sits in the northeast corner of this Pondera County landscape, where the high plains are defined by the winding course of the Dry Fork Marias River. The geography is shaped by numerous coulees, such as Haatvedt Coulee and DeBoer Coulee, which drain the varied elevations of Coyote Hill and the prominent Benton Bench. Centrally located, Sam George Hill rises above a network of rural routes including Coalmine Rd and Sam George Rd, indicating the local history of resource extraction and ranching access. The presence of the Conrad Reservoir and the deep incisions of Uncle Sam Coulee reflect the critical importance of water management in this Montana prairie environment. This survey captures a modern look at the township and range system, showing the persistent grid of section lines that organize the agricultural and ranching holdings of the region.