2011 Map of Bateman Coulee

About this map

Bateman Coulee and Maban Coulee define this arid landscape in Garfield County, where water management is central to the land's utility. The drainage system of Wolf Creek, Frazier Creek, and Second Creek is heavily modified by a series of stock dams and reservoirs, reflecting the ranching heritage of the Montana plains. Named infrastructure like Jensen Dam and the Big Bucks Number 11 Dam indicate the critical importance of capturing seasonal runoff in this environment. Remote access is primarily facilitated by Van Norman Rd, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle near Bateman Number 1 Dam. This 2011 survey captures the distribution of these essential water features across a terrain otherwise marked by high plains drainage patterns.