2011 Map of Dead Horse Coulee

About this map

Frenchman Creek winds through this section of northern Phillips County, defining a landscape shaped by intermittent watercourses and ranching infrastructure. This 2011 survey captures the area just south of the international border, where the dendritic drainage patterns of Cottonwood Creek and the East Fork Stinky Creek cut through the high plains. The map highlights the essential role of water management in this arid environment, specifically through the Randi Dam. Named landforms like Dead Horse Coulee and Peck Coulee suggest a history tied to early cattle movements and the frontier experience. Connectivity in this sparse region is primarily facilitated by Turkey Track Rd, which provides access through the rugged coulee systems including Bohner Coulee and Corral Coulee.