2014 Map of Strouf Island

About this map

Strouf Island and the meandering course of Arrow Cr form a natural boundary between Chouteau and Fergus counties in this central Montana landscape. The terrain is defined by deep drainage patterns and elevated flats, most notably the Arrow Creek Bench and the prominent incision of Big Coulee. This 2014 survey documents the persistence of a sparsely populated ranching and agricultural region, where connectivity relies on state route MT-80 and a network of gravel arteries like Vanderpoel Rd and Bechard Rd. The map illustrates the complex hydrology of the high plains, showing how smaller seasonal tributaries such as Cowboy Cr and Butte Cr feed into the larger creek system, which remains the primary geographic anchor for local landmarks and rural property divisions.