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2020 Map of Steele Lake Coulee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Steele Lake Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Arrow Cr carves a winding path through the southern reaches of this landscape on the border of Fergus and Chouteau counties. The surrounding terrain is defined by the elevation of Arrow Creek Bench, which overlooks the drainage systems in the area. This portion of Central Montana is characterized by a high-plains geography where township and range boundaries, such as t22n r14e and t21n r14e, organize the land into a precise grid of sections.

A sparse network of local roads and drives serves the rural homesteads and agricultural operations scattered across the prairie. Routes such as Range Rd, Hopkins Hill Rd, and Red Barn Rd reflect the naming conventions of the families and landmarks significant to the local community. The map provides a clear look at the relationship between the natural watercourses and the man-made infrastructure designed to navigate this open country.