2020 Map of Coyote Coulee

About this map

Coyote Coulee and South Branch Coulee define the drainage patterns of this eastern Montana landscape in Roosevelt County. The area is marked by a network of intermittent waterways, including Smoke Cr, Spring Cr, and Lake Cr, which carve through the high plains. The transition between Township 30 North, Range 53 East and Township 29 North, Range 53 East reveals a classic Western survey grid, where transportation is dictated by section lines and local connectors like Hwy 344 W and Rd 2050. This map illustrates the sparse, high-altitude character of the Missouri River watershed prior to recent infrastructure shifts, showing how the natural coulees and occasional wetlands remain the primary landmarks in an area dominated by cattle ranching and dryland farming traditions.