2017 Map of Coal Mine Hill

About this map

Coal Mine Hill rises above a complex drainage system in this portion of Phillips County, where the high plains are deeply incised by numerous coulees. The landscape is defined by its vertical relief and water management features, including Coal Mine Coulee, Box Elder Coulee, and Wilson Coulee in the north. To the south, the terrain becomes increasingly distinctive with landmarks such as Square Butte, Barnard Buttes, and the narrow passage of Shoemaker Gap. This area is connected by a network of rural routes like Larb Hills Rd and Telegraph Rd, which cross the drainage of Telegraph Cr. The arrangement of these roads and named geographical features like Alfalfa Coulee and Lucy Coulee reflects a history of local land use tied to the sparse water sources and prominent topographic markers used for navigation in this Montana ranching country.