2014 Map of Stranahan

About this map

The Missouri River carves a sweeping path through this Chouteau County landscape, defining the northern geography with significant landmarks like Churchill Bend and the Three Islands cluster. This 2014 survey documents the rural character of the region, where the small settlement of Stranahan sits near the riverbanks. The terrain is characterized by a series of deep drainage features, or coulees, which move water toward the Missouri from the surrounding plains. Notable landforms such as Crow Coulee Bar and the winding Crow Coulee illustrate the active fluvial processes that have shaped the valley over time. Modern infrastructure, including Loma Bridge Rd and Stranahan Rd, provides access through this section of the Missouri River Breaks, while local place names like Homestead Coulee and Rowe Coulee hint at the historical agricultural and ranching footprint in this part of Montana.