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2011 Map of Niles Coulee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Niles Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Niles Coulee and its surrounding high-plains landscape are defined by a complex network of small-scale water management features in this remote section of Valley County. The terrain is marked by ephemeral drainages like Ten Trees Creek and Timber Creek, which feed into numerous named catchments such as Corral Reservoir, McKee Reservoir, and High Moon Reservoir. These small reservoirs, along with the Odin Dam, reflect the essential infrastructure of Montana’s rangeland, where seasonal runoff is carefully captured for livestock and agricultural use.

Remote roads provide the only access through this territory, including the winding Ridge Rd and the long stretch of Triple Cross Access Rd. The map also captures the headwaters of the North Fork Willow Creek and South Fork Willow Creek in the southeastern quadrant, near the secluded Niles Spring. This survey provides a precise record of these isolated landmarks and the specific ranching infrastructure that sustains the local economy.