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2014 Map of Bear Coulee SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area occupies the southern reaches of this Big Horn County landscape, where the high terrain of Little Mtn defines the central topography. This region is characterized by an intricate network of drainages and seasonal watercourses, including the three distinct branches of W Fork Buster Cr, Middle Fork Buster Cr, and E Fork Buster Cr. These creeks, along with others like Hoodoo Cr and Pitchfork Cr, carve through the complex landforms, while Horse Coulee provides a prominent natural corridor in the north.

Transportation through this high-country environment is centered on the Pryor-Saint Xavier Rd in the northwestern corner, serving as a primary link between remote ranching areas and larger settlements. The map illustrates a landscape primarily managed for conservation and recreation, showing the transition from open range into the protected canyon lands. Notable landmarks like Point Cr and Muddy Cr provide essential orientation points for those navigating this portion of the Montana-Wyoming border region.