1983 Map of Emily Coulee

About this map

The high plains of McCone County are defined by an intricate network of drainage channels in this early 1980s provisional survey. Centered on Emily Coulee, the landscape is a complex system of seasonal watercourses and coulees that break the expansive Prairie. The naming conventions of the waterways, such as Big Mud Creek, Little Mud Creek, and Antelope Creek, reflect the essential relationship between the ranching economy and the scarce water resources of the region. A small Cem site is noted near the southern reaches of Emily Coulee, providing a vital point of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early burials in this sparsely populated territory. The map also records several named landmarks such as Browns Coulee and O'Dell Coulee, which serve as primary navigational anchors in the open terrain.