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2014 Map of Barney Pinnacle

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Barney Pinnacle rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and coulees in Garfield County. This part of the Montana plains is characterized by the erosive patterns of Calf Cr and N Fork Sage Hen Cr, which have carved numerous named features across the terrain. Names like Williams Coulee, Barkdoll Coulee, and Eaton Coulee suggest a history of early land use or family holdings in the region.

Modern infrastructure is sparse, represented primarily by MT-200 in the southern portion of the sheet and the gravel track of E Dome Rd. Significant landmarks such as Twin Butte and Script Coulee provide orientation in this open country. The map illustrates the transition from the high point of the pinnacle down through long, winding valleys like Long Coulee and Wagga Coulee, reflecting the drainage system that feeds the larger regional watersheds.