2020 Map of Box Canyon Coulee

About this map

Black Buttes rise as a central landmark in this portion of Rosebud County, defining a landscape etched by a complex network of seasonal drainages. This high-plains terrain is characterized by its named coulees, such as Hammerstrom Coulee and Kenney Coulee, which serve as the primary geographical markers in an area defined by large-scale ranching and open land. These ephemeral watercourses, including Black Buttes Spring Coulee and Canyon Coulee, demonstrate the drainage patterns that feed into larger systems like Sand Cr and Jack Cr. The map captures the organized layout of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how township and range lines, such as t8n r42e, have dictated the spatial arrangement of the Montana interior. For the historian or researcher, the distribution of these features reveals the enduring reliance on named landmarks for navigation across the semi-arid northern plains.