2024 Map of Mitchell Coulee

About this map

Rosebud Creek winds through the heart of this Rosebud County landscape, defining a complex network of drainages and coulees characteristic of eastern Montana’s high plains. The terrain is marked by significant topographical features such as Mitchell Coulee, Graham Coulee, and Howard Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward the primary creek beds. This modern survey illustrates the sparse, ranching-oriented infrastructure of the region, where the primary transit corridor is Rte 447, following the natural contours of the valley floors. Water remains the most critical landmark in this arid environment, with numerous named tributaries including Eagle Creek, Udee Creek, and Cottonwood Creek cutting through the dissected plateaus. The map provides a detailed view of township and range boundaries such as t4n r43e, reflecting the enduring legal framework of the Public Land Survey System that still governs land ownership and resource management in the contemporary West.