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2017 Map of Smith Coulee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Smith Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Larb Hills anchor this high-relief landscape in Valley County, where the terrain is deeply etched by an intricate network of drainage channels. The map reveals a nomenclature rooted in the local character of the land, from the colorful Shotgun Coulee and Broken Bow Coulee to the descriptive Cut Throat Coulee. These geographic features define the movement of water across the quadrangle, feeding into primary drainages like Square Creek and Plum Creek.

Human presence is marked primarily by traditional land management and access routes, such as the Timber Creek Trl and Plum Cr Rd. Critical water sources are scattered throughout the hills, including Kline Spring, Olson Spring, and Robinson Spring, which likely served as vital points for livestock and wildlife. Elevations rise along prominent features like Barth Ridge and Robinson Ridge, offering a clear view of the natural dissection of the Montana plains.