2017 Map of Telescope Coulee

About this map

Lodge Cr and Battle Cr carve through this section of Blaine County, where the high plains are defined by a complex network of coulees. The landscape is a study in northern Montana drainage patterns, featuring landforms named for local figures or settlers such as Hanson Coulee, Thibadeau Coulee, and O'Hanlon Coulee. Human intervention in this arid environment is most evident in the N Chinook Irrigation Canal, which cuts across the northern townships to support regional agriculture. The map also reveals the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, with thoroughfares like Coal Mine Rd and Boldt Rd providing access to the interior. This survey provides a precise look at the township and range system, showing the intersections of the t34n r19e and surrounding boundaries within the Telescope Coulee area.