2014 Map of Melstone NE

About this map

The Musselshell River carves a winding path through the borderlands of Musselshell and Rosebud counties, defining a landscape marked by deep coulees and energy extraction. Extensive oil development is evident across the territory, with the Stensvad Oil Field, Ivanhoe Dome Oil Field, and Keg Coulee Oil Field peppering the plains north of the river, while the Bascom Oil Field occupies the southeastern corner. Irrigation and water management are central to the local geography, seen in the path of the Delphia Melstone Ditch and its proximity to Gremmert Coulee. The topography is a complex network of seasonal drainage basins including Seventynine Coulee, Orchard Coulee, and Butts Coulee. Transportation follows the river valley and high ridges, anchored by Mosby Rd, Musselshell River Rd, and the southern corridor of Us-12, showing the modern infrastructure required to service the region's scattered oil operations and ranch lands.