2020 Map of Horsethief Coulee West

About this map

Flat Mtn and the deep drainage of Horsethief Coulee anchor this high-plains landscape in Fergus County, where a network of historic routes traces the paths of earlier transit and ranching. The presence of the Gilt Edge Stage Rd and the Gilt Edge Stage segment reflects the region's mining and transportation history, connecting this terrain to local economic centers. Dozens of family-named or descriptive roads such as Rigler Ln, Skaggs Rd, and Cowboy Way cut across the drainage systems of N Fork McDonald Cr and Whisky Cr. The terrain is defined by dramatic breaks like Whisky Gulch and Shooting Star Ridge, illustrating a landscape where topography dictated the placement of every trail and boundary line.