2017 Map of Strouf Island

About this map

Strouf Island and the elevated expanse of the Arrow Creek Bench define this section of the central Montana landscape, where the meandering course of Arrow Cr cuts through high prairie breaks. The boundary between Chouteau and Fergus counties follows the winding water of Big Coulee, illustrating the historical reliance on natural hydrography for political demarcation. This survey documents a rural infrastructure of high-plains ranching roads, such as N Coffee Creek Rd and Carpenter Rd, which navigate the complex network of drainages including Butte Cr and Cowboy Creek. The map reflects the persistence of original township and range divisions like t20n r13e, providing a clear view of the land tenure patterns in the region during the late 2010s.