2014 Map of Mitchell Coulee

About this map

Rosebud Cr meanders through this portion of Rosebud County, Montana, carving a complex network of drainages and topographical features in the northern plains. The landscape is defined by its deep coulees, including the central Mitchell Coulee and the southern Graham Coulee, which serve as primary channels for seasonal runoff into the larger creek systems. These natural corridors, along with the notable Chicken Coop Coulee in the northwest, illustrate the erosive patterns of the High Plains where water availability shaped early cattle ranching and land use. Secondary watercourses like Cottonwood Cr, Eagle Cr, and Udee Cr create a dense hydrologic web, while MT-447 provides the principal modern access through this sparsely populated territory. The Public Land Survey System grid highlights the organized township and range divisions, showing the enduring structure of Montana's rural land management.