2017 Map of Sun Prairie

About this map

Sun Prairie and its surrounding plains are documented in this 2017 U.S. Geological Survey topographic map, illustrating the open terrain of Phillips County. The landscape is defined by its drainages, most notably Box Elder Coulee, which carves through the northern portion of the quadrangle. This area of Montana is characterized by wide-ranging land divisions and a sparse settlement pattern typical of the high plains. Researchers can study the relationship between the few named geographical features and the grid of local roads that provide access to this remote region. The map provides an essential baseline for understanding contemporary land use and topographic relief in a section of the state where water features and small communities dictate the local geography.