2017 Map of Nightshoot Coulee

About this map

Milk River meanders across the northern reaches of this high plains landscape, defining the local hydrology in a region characterized by dramatic drainage systems. The terrain is deeply inscribed by numerous coulees, including Nightshoot Coulee, Hoodoo Coulee, and Little Rock Coulee, which serve as natural landmarks and drainage channels through the prairie. These geographic features, along with Cut Bank John Coulee and Cobell Coulee, illustrate the erosion patterns typical of the Montana plains. Buck Ranch Rd provides the primary overland access through the northern section, highlighting the sparse infrastructure of this ranching country. The map captures the systematic Public Land Survey System layout, dividing the area into townships such as t36n r10w and t35n r11w, which historically governed land claims and settlement in the region.