2011 Map of Miller Coulee East

About this map

Gideon Ranch and Blanchard Cabin sit within an arid Montana landscape defined by complex water management and seasonal drainages. The area is dominated by the winding paths of Sage Hen Creek, Coyote Creek, and Beaver Creek, which feed a vast network of small, specialized reservoirs. These features, including Thunderhead Pit Reservoir, Tiney Pit Reservoir, and Big Fork Reservoir, illustrate the critical infrastructure required for ranching and resource management in Valley County. The land is further marked by the geographic depression of Miller Coulee, while various dams like the Sage Hen Reservoir Number 2 Dam and Big Forks Dam regulate the flow across this high-plains environment.