2017 Map of Lelig Coulee

About this map

Sandage Buttes rise above a landscape defined by an intricate network of drainage channels in this Garfield County territory. The topography is dominated by the S Fork Lodgepole Cr and its numerous named coulees, such as South Kirby Coulee and Stocker Coulee, which illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the Montana plains. Water management in this arid environment is evident through several small impoundments, including Ezekial Reservoir and Split Reservoir. The distribution of these features, alongside named drainages like Upper Newhouse Coulee and Lelig Coulee, reflects the critical importance of water access for ranching and land use. The presence of Lodgepole Rd and S Fork Rd indicates the primary corridors used for navigating this section of the state's interior.