2014 Map of Leiberg Coulee

About this map

Merino Bench stands as a prominent geographic fixture in this portion of Judith Basin County, overlooking the drainage systems of the central Montana plains. The landscape is defined by the deep incisions of Leiberg Coulee and Big Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward larger tributaries. Water is the primary architect of this terrain, with Arrow Cr and Davis Cr winding through the northern sections, while Surprise Cr and Braun Cr navigate the southern breaks. The map reveals a sparse network of ranching and access roads, including Twenty Six Ranch Rd and Sourdough Rd, which follow the natural contours of the benches and coulees. This 2014 survey documents the enduring spatial organization of Montana's high plains, where large-scale land divisions like T18N R11E remain the fundamental units of rural geography.