2014 Map of Coal Creek

About this map

Coal Creek and its many tributaries, including N Prong Coal Cr, carve through this sparsely populated stretch of the eastern Montana plains. The landscape is defined by its complex drainage network, where seasonal waterways like Little Dry Creek and Big Wild Horse Creek have weathered the terrain into numerous coulees. Notable landmarks such as White Buttes and Hook Rock provide vertical relief against the surrounding basin. The survey also traces the early 21st-century path of MT-200 as it crosses the northern half of the quadrangle, passing near Wilkinson Coulee. This map captures a region primarily focused on water management and ranching navigation, evidenced by the intricate system of named coulees like Calamity Coulee and Norwegian Coulee that served as vital markers in the vast Big Dry drainage area.