2014 Map of Steve Forks

About this map

Steve Forks and its surrounding drainage systems define this Garfield County landscape, where the high plains are carved by numerous intermittent waterways. The area is characterized by deep coulees, including Meckel Coulee in the southwest and Baker Coulee to the east, which drain into the branching networks of Steve Forks and Cherry Creek. This rural section of Montana reflects a pattern of isolated ranching infrastructure, where long-distance routes like Sand Springs Rd and Mail Rd connect the few named landmarks. The presence of the Steve Forks Cem serves as a significant genealogical marker for the families who settled this territory within the Township and Range system. Water remains the primary geographical driver, seen in the convergence of the E Fork Lone Tree Cr and N Fork Lone Tree Cr in the northern portion of the quadrangle.