2011 Map of Martin Coulee

About this map

Martin Coulee and its neighboring drainage systems define this section of Wheatland County, where the topography transition between high plains and the carved breaks of the Central Montana landscape. The area is characterized by a series of significant erosional features, including the deep recesses of Buffalo Canyon and Dark Canyon, which cut through the terrain near the base of Roughlock Hill. Water sources are sparse but critical, evidenced by the named 12N14E13CA 01 Spring and the meandering paths of Coyote Creek and West Buffalo Creek. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey reflects the enduring rural character of the region, where infrastructure is limited to thoroughfares such as Ackley Lake Rd and Buffalo Canyon Rd. The map provides a precise look at the land's contours and the specific naming of remote natural landmarks like Saager Canyon.