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1950 Map of Coyote Coulee

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Coyote Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Fort Peck Indian Reservation lands dominate this mid-century landscape in Roosevelt County, where the topography is defined by intricate drainage networks and coulees. The map details a period of transition within the Missouri River Basin development program, documenting the terrain just after the Second World War. High on the plains, the Schnitzler Ranch stands as a primary point of human settlement amidst the sweeping contours of the northern Missouri valley.

The hydrology of the area is particularly detailed, showing the winding course of Coyote Coulee and the South Branch Coyote Creek as they cut through the plateau. To the north, Smoke Creek and Spring Creek flow through the breaks, while Lake Creek traverses the southern section. These watercourses were vital for livestock and early ranching operations in this part of Montana, and their exact paths remain essential for local history researchers and genealogists tracing land use in the reservation.