2024 Map of Timber Coulee North

About this map

The Teton River carves a deep, winding path through this portion of the Montana plains, creating a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and intricate drainage systems. Along its course, numerous steep-sided valleys known as coulees branch off into the surrounding benchland, including Spencer Coulee and Kinley Coulee. The topography reveals the characteristic erosional patterns of the high plains, where ephemeral streams like Flat Coulee and Rye Coulee have sculpted the earth over millennia. The road network follows the rigid Public Land Survey System grid, interrupted only by the river's rugged breaks. Local history is reflected in names such as Faris School Rd and the Copenhaver area, marking the homesteading and agricultural heritage of the region. The map also delineates the convergence of Teton, Pondera, and Chouteau counties, highlighting how the river and its terrain influenced early political and property boundaries in this rural landscape.