2020 Map of Si Merrell Slough

About this map

The international border between the United States of America and Canada defines the northern reach of this Daniels County landscape. A network of rural roads, including Julian Rd and Outlet Creek Rd, crisscrosses the high plains, providing access to isolated water features like Willard Slough and Paradis Pond. The terrain is characterized by subtle drainage systems such as Whitetail Cr and Outlet Cr, which navigate the open country near the prominent elevation of Square Butte. This 2020 survey illustrates a sparsely populated region where the land is divided into large sections, reflecting the enduring legacy of the Public Land Survey System in northeastern Montana. The map is particularly useful for identifying family-named access routes like Erickson Rd and Rubin Butte Rd that connect the remote homesteads of the area.