1969 Map of Flat Bottom Coulee SE

About this map

The high plains of Rosebud County are defined by an intricate network of drainage channels and vital water sources in this 1969 field-checked record. The map reveals the critical importance of water management in this arid ranching landscape, highlighted by the Absolen Reservoir in the east and the Lane Well (Flowing) near the center. Topographical detail focuses on the erosive patterns of the Flat Bottom Coulee and Stellar Creek, which carve through the landscape alongside Rattlesnake Creek. To the south, the headwaters of the North Prong Hay Creek and Ash Creek illustrate the watershed's complexity. These features provide essential context for understanding the historic land use and livestock operations of the region during the mid-20th century.