2011 Map of Irvins Coulee

About this map

Cherry Ridge defines the topography of this Montana-Saskatchewan borderland, where drainage patterns are dominated by the East Fork Battle Creek. The landscape reflects the importance of water management in an arid ranching environment, anchored by the Gordon Cattle Company Number 3 Dam. This area represents the northern reaches of the Great Plains, where large-scale operations like the Cherry Ridge Ranch sit alongside natural landmarks such as Irvins Coulee. The map illustrates a network of local roads and watercourses essential for cattle production and remote land management at the turn of the 21st century.