2020 Map of Telescope Coulee

About this map

Fort Belknap Canal and the N Chinook Irrigation Canal serve as the primary human interventions in this arid landscape, highlighting the critical role of water management in northern Blaine County. This modern survey illustrates how irrigation infrastructure skirts the base of the drainage systems that define the area's geography. The map is dominated by a series of erosion-carved coulees including Telescope Coulee, Hanson Coulee, and Thibadeau Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward larger water bodies like Lodge Cr and Battle Cr. These features, along with names like O'Hanlon Coulee and Wallace Coulee, reflect the long-standing ranching and agricultural presence in the region. Local transit is limited to unpaved connectors such as Boldt Rd and Ellome Rd, which follow the natural contours of the terrain and the boundaries of established townships.