Blog · October 14, 2026 · Montana
The Toole County Hunting Map and private boundaries
Parcel lines and public-land maps work together near Ethridge.
Main page: Toole County, MT GIS & Parcel Viewer (official map link, county facts and neighboring maps).
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Planning a hunt near Kevin? Think of the Toole County hunting map as two layers: where public access exists, and who owns everything else. What this Toole County guide covers: state sources for public ground, how to read private parcel lines, and getting landowner permission the right way.
Building your Toole County hunting map
If you're looking near Camrose Colony, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks publishes the public-land maps, along with seasons and regulations.
The free map to start with
If the land is near Hillside Colony, the public parcel map for this area is the Montana Cadastral, and it opens in a browser with no account. If you only know roughly where the land is, follow the nearest road on the aerial until the lines appear, then click inside the one you want, for land near Marias River included. For acreage around Ethridge, write down the parcel ID while you have it open; each clerk in the county will want it.
Land on the county line
Toole County borders Glacier County, Liberty County, and Pondera County; every one of them runs a separate parcel map. Acreage along the edge near Sweet Grass can be split in two county records, so check the neighboring map as well. In and around Hillside Colony, the Platbookmapper state page lists each neighboring county map for Montana.
Legal descriptions in Montana
Montana follows the Public Land Survey System, which means a tract near Marias River is described by section, township and range. Each section is nominally a mile square, about 640 acres, with 36 sections to a township, though real sections near Rimrock Colony vary in size. Copy the legal description from the record for the parcel near Sweet Grass when you talk to a surveyor.
Being a good guest
Respect livestock and crops around Ethridge, and tell someone where you'll be; owners remember good guests.
Where the recorded documents are
For acreage around Ethridge, the map is an index, not the title: recorded deeds, plats and easements for parcels in the county sit with the County Clerk and Recorder. For a tract near Rimrock Colony, long-held tracts in the county may go back through many deeds, and a title company is worth hiring on a real sale.
Parcel lines for hunters
The Montana Cadastral shows private parcel lines, and each tract near Marias River lists an owner.
Getting a yes
Closer to Marias River, offer details: who you are, when you'd hunt and how to reach you, and respect a no.
Which office to call
Deeds, mortgages and recorded plats for land near Kevin come from the County Clerk and Recorder, often with an online index. Building or septic questions for a lot near Ethridge need the planning or permitting office, and the answer depends on jurisdiction.
A word on accuracy
For a home near Sunburst, acreage on the record is a tax-roll number; only a licensed surveyor can set the real corners on the ground. Around Rimrock Colony, owner names and values update on a schedule, so a deed recorded last month can take weeks to appear.
On site with the map
The parcel map usually runs in a mobile browser, useful out on a road near Kevin, though signal can drop in rural spots. A screenshot of the parcel near Sunburst with its ID keeps working without signal.
Reading terrain
Switch to aerial imagery near Shelby, travel corridors and edges stand out; match each spot to its parcel.
Before you go
Check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks for seasons and licensing, and trespass rules differ by state wherever you hunt near Camrose Colony.
A quick look at the area
Shelby holds the county offices, which is where the courthouse records live. You'll also find Kevin, Sunburst, Camrose Colony, and Hillside Colony, each with its own cluster of lots. About 5,133 people live in Toole County (Census Bureau estimate, 2023) spread over some 1,915 square miles. Toole County was formed in 1914, and some chains of title near Camrose Colony are long. Landmarks such as Marias River help you orient on the aerial.
Frequently asked
Is verbal permission enough in Toole County?
For acreage around Marias River, rules vary by state, so check Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks guidance.
Can I trust the map at the property line for land near Rimrock Colony?
Closer to Sunburst, the map isn't a survey; watch for posted signs.
When is hunting season in Montana for land near Sweet Grass?
For land near Hillside Colony, licenses are sold through Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
How do I find public hunting areas near Marias River?
Public areas near Hillside Colony are listed by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks.
Can I settle a boundary dispute with the map near Camrose Colony?
No; boundary questions near Shelby need a licensed surveyor.
Open the official Toole County, MT parcel map See it in the Platbookmapper directory
Not a survey. County GIS and tax parcel maps are assessment and planning layers. They are not a substitute for a recorded plat, deed, or licensed survey, especially for fences, setbacks, or boundary disputes.