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2011 Map of Sheep Coulee Spring

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Sheep Coulee Spring
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Sheep Coulee Spring sits at the heart of this dryland agricultural landscape in Chouteau County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral drainages typical of north-central Montana. The map illustrates a reliance on managed water sources in an arid region, evidenced by infrastructure like Sheep Buyer Dam and Neikro Dam. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by isolated agricultural landmarks such as the Hilltop Silo and a grid of secondary roads that facilitate movement across the prairie.

Transportation routes often follow section lines or old crossings, including the aptly named Woods Xing S and Promised Land Rd. The southern portion of the sheet is bounded by Floweree Rd W and Carter Rd W, reflecting the large-scale ranching and farming divisions of the early 21st century. This survey provides a clear view of the rural Montana interior, where every spring and dam represents a vital point of interest.