2017 Map of Ethels Coulee

About this map

The Musselshell River meanders across this rural section of Montana, defining the lower portion of the landscape. The river valley is flanked by several significant coulees, most notably Ethels Coulee and Cottonwood Coulee, which serve as natural drainage features through the prairie terrain. The map reflects a region dominated by ranching and agriculture, where local transit is facilitated by routes such as Miller Ranch Ln and Lower Nihill Rd. This 2017 survey details a landscape where water remains the primary influencer of local activity, with Alkali Cr and Timber Cr cutting through the open ranges and sections of the Public Land Survey System. The presence of named ranch access roads highlights the dispersed but enduring human presence in this area of Wheatland County.