2020 Map of Hawk Coulee

About this map

School Section Coulee and Hawk Coulee characterize this section of Valley County, where the high plains are deeply incised by drainage networks that feed into Cherry Cr. This 2020 topographic record shows a landscape defined by its agricultural and ranching infrastructure, connected by a network of rural routes such as Mcvee Rd, Gilbertson Rd, and Cherry Valley Rd. The terrain is marked by distinct coulees, including Foss Coulee and Spring Coulee, which guide the seasonal flow of water toward the E Fork Cherry Cr. These landforms dictate the placement of local roads like Spring Coulee Rd and Nyquist Rd, illustrating how the physical geography of the Montana plains continues to shape movement and land use in the early 21st century.