2020 Map of Miller Coulee West

About this map

Arrambide Coulee and Wilderness Coulee characterize this high plains landscape in Valley County, where water management is the defining feature of the terrain. The map reveals an extensive network of small-scale water storage projects, ranging from family-named landmarks like Kaulitski Reservoir and Aldrin Reservoir to larger infrastructure such as the Big Rock Detention Reservoir. These features reflect the essential reliance on seasonal runoff within the Beaver Cr watershed. Drainages like Little Beaver Creek and Sage Hen Cr weave through the township divisions, providing the only relief in a region primarily accessed via the unpaved Beaver Rd and Little Beaver Rd. The distribution of these reservoirs suggests a landscape dedicated to cattle ranching, where every coulee and depression has been utilized for catchment.