2011 Map of Nightshoot Coulee

About this map

The Milk River winds through the northern portion of this Glacier County landscape, defining the hydrology of a region marked by extensive drainage patterns. The topography is dominated by numerous coulees that carve into the high plains, including Nightshoot Coulee and Little Rock Coulee. These features represent a characteristic Montana grassland environment where water flow has historically shaped the routes of travel and land use. Isolated landmarks like Red Buttes rise above the drainage systems, providing orientation across the open terrain. Roads like Buck Ranch Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting remote points between Cobell Coulee and Hoodoo Coulee. This U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed record of the physical geography near the Canadian border, showing the intersection of watercourses like Cut Bank John Coulee with the sparsely settled range.