2014 Map of Jones Coulee

About this map

Windy Ridge overlooks a landscape of deep coulees and seasonal reservoirs in this northern Valley County region. The terrain is defined by its water management and drainage patterns, featuring several small impoundments such as Erie Reservoir, York Reservoir, Swift Reservoir, and Florence Reservoir. These water sources are critical features in a landscape marked by erosional features like Rock Creek Canyon and the winding paths of Papoose Cr and Jones Coulee. The map shows a network of rural routes, including MT-537, which connect the isolated topography of Norwegian Coulee and Sheepherders Coulee. The presence of numerous named coulees, such as Parson Coulee and Turnip Coulee, illustrates the complex geography of the high plains just south of the Canadian border, where ranching and land management are shaped by the natural draws and ridges.