1949 Map of Timber Coulee

About this map

The Teton River cuts a deep, winding path through the High Plains of northern Montana, defining the landscape of Chouteau, Teton, and Pondera counties. This mid-century survey documents a highly organized rural society of small school districts and grain transport points, anchored by the Jensen Elevator and numerous local centers of education such as Aznoe School and the Promised Land School. The terrain is marked by dramatic coulees, including Timber Coulee and Sheep Coulee, which serve as natural drainage routes toward the river valley.