2020 Map of Milk River Coulee

About this map

Milk River Coulee defines the southern reach of this landscape in Valley County, where the dry drainage patterns typical of the Montana plains meet the high prairie. The northern portion of the terrain is marked by Mud Lake, a significant water feature in a region defined by seasonal creek beds. The drainage network is particularly intricate here, with Charley Cr, its W Fork Charley Cr, and Kintyre Cr carving winding paths through the sections. These watercourses reflect the hydrologic character of the eastern Montana grasslands, where intermittent flows shape the coulee topography. Human infrastructure is represented by rural connectors like Bauer Rd and Wagner Rd, which follow the rigid section lines of the Public Land Survey System, a contrast to the meandering natural paths of the local creeks.