2020 Map of Ethels Coulee

About this map

The Musselshell River winds through the southern reaches of Wheatland County, carving a distinct corridor through this central Montana landscape. In the years following the mid-2010s, this area remained defined by its significant drainage networks, including the namesake Ethels Coulee and Cottonwood Coulee. These features, along with the American Fork and Timber Cr, illustrate the complex topography of the prairie breaks. The map shows a sparse but established road network serving local ranching interests, featuring named routes such as Lower Nihill Rd, Springwater Colony Ln, and Miller Ranch Ln. These local connectors provide access across the township and range divisions, connecting high ground near Alkali Cr to the river valley below.