2017 Map of Bear Coulee

About this map

Wild Horse Ridge rises above a complex drainage system in this high-plains landscape along the border of Yellowstone and Big Horn counties. The topography is defined by deep incisions like Bear Coulee, Corral Coulee, and Horse Coulee, which channel seasonal water toward the larger Beauvais Cr. This 2017 survey reveals a sparsely populated region primarily accessed by rural routes such as the Pryor-St Xavier Rd and the Pryor St X Cut-Across. The intricate branching of Buster Cr into its West, Middle, and East forks illustrates the erosive patterns typical of this Montana terrain. For the researcher, the map preserves the exact alignment of these backroads and the specific water sources that have dictated land use in this corner of the state.