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2014 Map of Watson Flats

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Watson Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Watson Flats occupies a central position in this high-plains landscape, where the drainage patterns of Willow Cr and its tributaries define the regional geography. The terrain is marked by distinctive topographical features including Poker Butte in the northeast and a series of deep drainage channels such as Hod Main Coulee, Tin Can Coulee, and Fowler Coulee. These features represent the characteristic erosional patterns of the Teton County environment, shaping how the land was partitioned for agricultural and ranching use.

Infrastructure is tied to the physical landforms, with Bellview Rd and Peebles Rd navigating the divides between coulees. The presence of the Dougcliff Reservoir on the eastern edge of the survey area highlights the critical importance of water management in this part of Montana. This record of the Public Land Survey System shows the township and range lines of t24n r7w and surrounding sections, providing a precise spatial framework for land ownership and local history research.