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2014 Map of Spring Coulee

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Spring Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Chouteau Co Fergus Co border runs through a landscape defined by deep drainages and elevated plateaus in this part of Montana. The serpentine course of Arrow Creek carves a significant canyon through the western portion of the area, creating a stark contrast with the flat expanses of Arrow Creek Bench and Everson Bench. These high, level grounds are characteristic of the region’s topography, providing stable areas for agricultural activity above the intricate network of coulees that feed into the larger watercourses.

Evidence of early ranching and rural life is centered around landmarks like Everson Cem and several named springs, including Shake Spring. The map documents a dense system of coulees—from Dossett Coulee in the north to Birkland Coulee in the south—each representing the erosive forces that have shaped the plains. The placement of Coffee Cr and its various tributaries illustrates the drainage patterns essential to survival and land management in this high-plains environment during the early 21st century.