1983 Map of Hauck Coulee

About this map

Little Porcupine Creek and its complex network of drainage ravines dominate this 1983 topographic study of Valley County. This landscape, located within the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, is defined by the repetitive erosion patterns of coulees that feed into the larger creek system. Named features like Hauck Coulee, Jack Norris Coulee, and Neufeld Coulee suggest a history of ranching or homesteading, where early settlers relied on these intermittent water sources and the shelter of the terrain. The presence of an Airstrip in such a sparse environment highlights the region's reliance on aerial transportation for connectivity across the great distances of the Montana plains. Far from any significant towns, the map details the subtle contours of the Missouri River watershed, including smaller drainages like Tomato Can Creek and Johnson Coulee.