2024 Map of Ashford Coulee

About this map

The Larb Hills of Valley County define this part of the Montana landscape, where the terrain is deeply incised by a network of drainage coulees and seasonal creeks. This map documents a ranching and watershed environment characterized by the branching headwaters of North Fork Antelope Creek and South Fork Antelope Creek. The presence of the Luther Reservoir and Ashford Spring highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid region, providing essential points for livestock and local ecology. Settlement is sparse, with infrastructure limited to remote routes like Sunset Ln and Skyview Ridge Rd, which follow the high ground between drainages. The naming of features like McNab Coulee, Ashford Coulee, and Square Creek reflects the early grazing history and the systematic organization of the Public Land Survey System across the northern plains.