2024 Map of John Coulee

About this map

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument defines the southern portion of this landscape, protecting a complex network of coulees and high ridges along the Blaine and Phillips County line. The terrain is characterized by dramatic elevation shifts where Timber Ridge and Spencer Ridge Rd overlook deep drainages. This recent 2024 survey documents the hydrographic patterns of the northern plains, where intermittent watercourses like John Coulee, Buck Coulee, and the curiously named Kills At Night Creek have carved intricate pathways through the earth. Further north, Little Suction Creek and Hay Coulee snake through the sections, while established routes such as Timber Ridge Rd and Hays Rd provide access through this sparsely populated cattle country. The map serves as a precise record of contemporary public land boundaries and the enduring natural features of north-central Montana.