2020 Map of Vanstel

About this map

Vanstel sits as a quiet focal point within this eastern Montana landscape, situated near the headwaters of several drainage systems. The settlement is anchored by the Vanstel Cem, serving as a primary marker for local family history and genealogy. The topography is defined by significant coulees and plateaus, including Acorn Flats and the prominent Blacktail Butte. Water features are central to the area's geography, with the Little Porcupine Cr and Cherry Cr carving through the terrain. A notable geographic feature in the southern portion of the quadrangle is Halvorson Hot Spring, located near the intersection of Coyote Cr and E Blacktail Cr. This map also illustrates the geopolitical boundary where Garfield Co and Rosebud Co meet, showing how the natural drainage of Leach Coulee and Magpie Coulee crosses these administrative lines.