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2014 Map of Searl Coulee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Searl Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Battleship Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this section of Garfield County, marking a high point in a landscape defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and cattle country infrastructure. The map illustrates a ranching-focused geography where water management is central, evidenced by features like Mashesky Reservoir and Stroud Reservoir. These artificial catchments supplement the natural flow of the Middle Fork Lodgepole Cr and the S Fork Lodgepole Cr, which wind through the township.

Transport is primarily limited to rugged paths like Calf Creek Rd, which navigates the numerous depressions such as Kelly Hawkins Coulee and Koepke Coulee. The topography is further characterized by the Tindall Divide, a subtle but significant rise separating the drainage basins. This 2014 survey documents the enduring pastoral character of central Montana, where the names of coulees—like Morrison Coulee and Chartier Coulee—often preserve the legacy of early homesteading families and local geography.