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1973 Map of Shipstead Coulee

Name: 1973 Topographic Map of Shipstead Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1995
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1995

About this map

The Fort Peck Indian Reservation Boundary defines the southern portion of this landscape in Daniels County, where the plains meet the carved drainage systems of the Missouri River watershed. The terrain is characterized by the winding path of the Poplar River and its confluence with the West Fork Shipstead Coulee, a seasonal waterway that gives the quadrangle its name. This 1970s era documentation reveals a landscape primarily dedicated to large-scale dryland farming and ranching, evidenced by the scattered Grain Bins, Storage Bins, and isolated Well sites across the plateaus.

Agricultural infrastructure is a primary focus of the survey, noting specific landmarks such as a designated Landing Area and various Tanks used for water or fuel. In the northeast, Police Creek cuts through the high ground, illustrating the complex erosion patterns typical of the region's topography. The map provides a clear record of the boundary line and the rural infrastructure supporting Montana's northeastern prairie during a period of established mid-century farming practices.