2014 Map of Nightshoot Coulee

About this map

Milk River snakes across the northern sections of this Glacier County landscape, defining a hydrology of deep incisions and high plateaus. This 2014 survey captures a sparsely populated region of Montana where the terrain is dominated by a complex network of drainages, including Nightshoot Coulee and Hoodoo Coulee. The topographic relief is punctuated by the Red Buttes, providing significant vertical orientation in a territory largely defined by wide open rangeland and sectional boundaries. Human presence is light but historically anchored by routes like Buck Ranch Rd, which traverses the northwestern corner near the river. This map is essential for understanding the intricate drainage patterns of the high plains, where features like Cut Bank John Coulee, Little Rock Coulee, and Cobell Coulee have carved distinct paths through the sediment over millennia.