2011 Map of Shipstead Coulee

About this map

West Fork Poplar River meanders across this rural landscape in Daniels County, providing a vital water source for the surrounding high plains. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Shipstead Coulee, which cuts through the region and gives the area its name. This survey illustrates a spare but organized network of rural roads that follow section lines, such as Ferrestad Rd and Police Creek Rd, indicating the persistent ranching and agricultural framework of northeastern Montana. The drainage patterns of Police Creek and Hell Creek emphasize the seasonal water flow that shapes the local geography. Researchers will find a landscape that remains sparsely populated, where the few named landmarks often represent family names or essential geographic markers for navigating the open range.