2014 Map of Lonetree Coulee

About this map

Missouri River frontage defines the southwestern corner of this Chouteau County landscape, where the water cuts through high Montana plains. The topography is dominated by dramatic drainage systems, most notably Lonetree Coulee, Crooked Coulee, and Alkali Coulee, which carve deep relief into the surrounding plateaus. This area serves as a transition between the river bottom and the higher reaches of the plains, where Big Sandy Cr and Little Sandy Cr flow across the northern sections. A sparse network of roads, such as Judith Landing Rd and Warrick Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, providing access to these drainage basins. The map captures a high-desert environment where the road names like Sheep Coulee Rd and Lonetree Trl suggest a long history of ranching and livestock movement through the coulees.