2024 Map of Shipstead Coulee

About this map

West Fork Poplar River carves a winding path through the northern plains of Daniels County, shaping a landscape defined by sharp elevation shifts and seasonal drainage systems. The terrain is marked by the eponymous Shipstead Coulee in the southwest, while Police Creek drains the northern sections of the township. This modern survey reflects the enduring spatial organization of Montana's ranching and agricultural country, where movement is dictated by a sparse network of section-line roads such as Police Creek Rd and Ferestad Rd. The intersection of drainage basins like the West Fork and local coulees suggests a landscape where water management and topography remain the primary constraints on land use and rural habitation.