2024 Map of Thoeny Hills East

About this map

Thoeny Hills and the surrounding high plains of Phillips County define this 2024 landscape, characterized by a complex network of seasonal drainages and coulees. Central to the map is the winding course of Frenchman Creek, which gathers flow from several named tributaries including Turkey Track Coulee, Steelman Coulee, and Kennedy Coulee. This drainage pattern reflects the arid upland environment of northern Montana, where water management is crucial for the agricultural and ranching operations implied by the township and range divisions. The sparse road network, featuring Barnard Rd, suggests a landscape of remote ranching outposts and open rangeland. Other features like Sand Creek, Woody Coulee, and Peck Coulee further illustrate the highly dissected terrain where the plains break toward the creek beds.