1984 Map of Tule Lake

About this map

Tule Lake and the drainage network of northern Montana define this 1984 provisional survey of Blaine County. The landscape is characterized by intermittent watercourses like Coal Creek and the meandering path of Fifteenmile Creek, which flows through the eastern portion of the quadrangle. These drainage patterns are central to the geography of the area, illustrating the natural water management of the high plains before further modern development. The map also captures the Northwest Fork Threemile Creek in the northeast corner, providing a detailed record of the local hydrology as it existed in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the topographical nuances of the region's coulees and creek beds during this period of land management.