1969 Map of Hobo Coulee

About this map

South Sunday Creek and its tributaries carve a complex drainage system through this portion of Rosebud County, as documented by 1968 aerial photography and 1969 field checks. The landscape is defined by the intermittent flow of Hobo Coulee and Rose Coulee, reflecting the arid nature of the Montana prairie. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by ranching and resource exploration infrastructure, including a specific Drill Hole and the Donald Reservoir. The terrain around Bannister consists of an intricate network of coulees and ridges typical of the northern Great Plains, where water management is critical for land use. The map reveals the relationship between topography and the seasonal watercourses of Coal Creek, providing a detailed look at the rural character and land division in the late 1960s.