2017 Map of Barney Pinnacle

About this map

Barney Pinnacle rises above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainages and traditional ranching access in Garfield County. This 2017 survey details a terrain carved by numerous coulees, such as Nordahl Coulee, Eaton Coulee, and Wagga Coulee, which channel seasonal water toward Calf Cr and the N Fork Sage Hen Cr. The topography reveals a sparsely populated region where movement is dictated by the land's natural folds, connected by routes like Stage Rd and W Calf Crk Rd. The map illustrates the persistent Public Land Survey System grid across high plains, punctuated by landmarks like Twin Butte and Long Coulee. For those studying land use or regional history, the persistence of family-named features like Barkdoll Coulee and Williams Coulee provides a connection to the ranching heritage that continues to shape this part of Montana.