2011 Map of Tunis

About this map

The Missouri River and Teton River carve through this section of Chouteau County, creating a landscape defined by dramatic drainage systems. The small settlement of Tunis serves as a central point in this rural expanse, located near Eightmile Springs and the Eightmile Spring Dam. The topography is characterized by a series of deep ravines or coulees that lead toward the riverbanks, including Bullhead Coulee, Cherry Coulee, and Long Coulee to the south, and Eightmile Coulee to the north. This network of waterways and springs suggests the vital role of water management in this high-plains environment, connected by a modest grid of ranch roads such as Elbow Ranch Rd and Spring Station Rd. The map illustrates the sparsely populated but highly organized nature of Montana's river valleys in the early 21st century.