2017 Map of Kraut Coulee

About this map

Prairie Lawn Cem stands as a quiet landmark in this 2017 survey of the high plains along the McCone and Dawson County border. The landscape is defined by the complex drainage systems of Kraut Coulee and Waters Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward Wolf Cr and Little Cr. This rural stretch of eastern Montana is organized by a sparse but essential grid of section roads, including Little Creek Rd, Redwater Rd, and Gold Gulch Rd, which facilitate access across the undulating terrain. Small-scale water management is evident at Waters Reservoir in the northeast, providing a rare permanent water source in this dry environment. The mapping reflects a region where land use is dictated by the deeply incised draws like Gold Gulch, and where the Public Land Survey System remains the primary framework for navigation and property.