2011 Map of Coulter Coulee

About this map

Frenchman Creek winds through this northern Montana landscape, anchoring a network of drainage features and coulees that define the local topography. The area is characterized by its wide-open ranching or grazing lands, marked by features such as Big Toe Flat and a series of deep draws including School Section Coulee, Shed Coulee, and Red Mud Coulee. Water management is evident through the placement of the Morgan Reservoir and Carol Reservoir, which likely serve as vital resources in this arid environment. Transportation across this portion of Valley County is facilitated by remote routes like Frenchman Rd and Cache Creek Rd, which provide access to the various forks of Little Snake Creek and Snake Creek. The map illustrates a specialized terrain where land use is dictated by the natural flow of water and the rugged breaks of the coulees.