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2020 Map of Martin Coulee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Martin Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Little Belt Mountains dominate the southern landscape of this Wheatland County region, where the terrain transitions into the protected timberlands of the Lewis & Clark National Forest. This area is defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and coulees, most notably Martin Coulee and Weber Coulee, which carve through the high plains. The map reveals a remote ranching and resource-based economy, evidenced by the presence of Coal Mine Coulee Rd and the numerous named springs, such as 12N14E04BA__01 Spring, which serve as vital water sources in this arid environment.

Transportation is limited to a sparse grid of section-line roads like New Liberty Rd and Stonehaven Rd, alongside the Canyon View Jeep Tr providing access to the higher elevations near Roughlock Hill. The northern portion of the map shows the upper reaches of Coyote Cr and W Buffalo Cr, highlighting the importance of these watercourses to the local geography. The landscape is punctuated by deep depressions including Buffalo Canyon and Dark Canyon, illustrating the erosive forces at work in this part of Montana.