2024 Map of N Bar Coulee

About this map

The boundary between Rosebud Co and Custer Co runs through this section of eastern Montana, where the drainage patterns of North Sunday Creek and Grimes Creek define the local topography. This recent survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a landscape of high plains drainage and intermittent watercourses, including Alkali Creek and N Bar Coulee. The terrain is characterized by its hydrological features and the presence of Crow Rock Rd, a primary transit artery through the quadrangle. For researchers, the map provides a clear record of the intersection between political boundaries and natural features like Owens Coulee in the southern portion of the sheet. The layout of section lines and range identifiers highlights the structured land management of this area, showing how the physical geography of coulees and creeks dictates the modern landscape.