2020 Map of Mitchell Coulee

About this map

Rosebud County's intricate drainage systems are clearly defined on this 2020 survey, where the intermittent waters of Rosebud Cr and its many tributaries carve a complex path through the high plains. Named for the topographic depressions common to the region, features like Mitchell Coulee and Graham Coulee characterize the local relief. The map illustrates a landscape shaped by seasonal hydrology, with Cottonwood Cr and the smaller Sawmill Cr branching across the terrain. Human infrastructure is notably sparse, represented primarily by the winding route of Rte 447, which provides the main north-south passage through these drainages. For the historian or researcher, the map preserves the specific nomenclature of the land, from the descriptive Chicken Coop Coulee to the family-named Howard Coulee, reflecting a long history of ranching and land use in this part of Montana.