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2011 Map of Coleman Draw

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Coleman Draw
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Bryan Mine and a vast network of water catchments define this cattle-country landscape in eastern Montana. Situated in a region where water management is vital for ranching operations, the area is dotted with man-made features such as Coleman Reservoir, Gaskill Reservoir, and Necessity Reservoir. These sources, supplemented by named springs like Coal Bank Spring and U D Spring, support the drainage basins of East Fork Otter Creek and Home Creek.

The terrain is characterized by long erosional features such as Darling Draw and Detborn Draw, which cut through the high plains. Landmarks like Red Top Hill provide vertical relief in an otherwise undulating expanse of rangeland. The map provides a look at the infrastructure of the American West in the early 21st century, showing how intermittent streams like Threemile Creek and Stafford Creek are utilized to sustain local industry and agriculture.