2014 Map of Black Coulee

About this map

Schoolmarm Buttes anchor the southeastern corner of this Rosebud County landscape, rising above a network of drainages that define the local topography. This 2014 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures the complex drainage systems of the region, where Little Porcupine Cr and Stellar Cr flow through the northern reaches. The land is marked by numerous seasonal and permanent water catchments, including the Hay Cr Reservoir, Corny Coulee Reservoir, and Black Coulee Reservoir. These features, along with the distinct naming of landforms like Wagon Box Coulee and North Prong Black Coulee, reflect the historical reliance on specific landmarks and water sources in this part of Montana. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, illustrating the township and range grid that continues to organize this rural territory.