2024 Map of Germaine Coulee West

About this map

The confluence of the Missouri River and the Musselshell River serves as the focal point of this central Montana landscape, where the waters of Fort Peck Lake meet the rugged drainage systems of the Missouri Breaks. This modern survey illustrates a territory defined by expansive conservation areas, including the UL Bend National Wildlife Refuge and the Charles M Russell National Wildlife Refuge. The map reveals the intricate network of coulees that carve through the high plains, such as Germaine Coulee and Seventynine Coulee. Local history is preserved in the naming of isolated landmarks and landholdings like Locke Ranch, Weingart Place, and Mickey Butte, reflecting the long-standing ranching tradition in Petroleum County. The presence of the Sacagawea River entering the Missouri at the U L Bend highlights the significant geographical junctions that have guided travelers and surveyors through this territory for generations.