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2011 Map of Hay Coulee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hay Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hay Coulee and its surrounding drainage systems define this section of Garfield County, Montana, during the early 21st century. The landscape is characterized by intermittent watercourses and small-scale water management features typical of the high plains, including the Pense Reservoir Dam and the smaller Haypense Dam. The rugged terrain is punctuated by Square Butte in the northwest, serving as a primary navigational landmark for the region.

Transportation through this area is sparse, primarily centered on Sand Springs Rd. The map documents a complex network of seasonal creeks, such as the North Fork Lodgepole Creek and both the Dry Fork Nancy Russell Creek and Little Nancy Russell Creek. These water sources are vital to the local ranching economy, where the layout of dams and reservoirs indicates a historical reliance on managing seasonal runoff across the northern Montana plains.