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2017 Map of Niles Coulee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Niles Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Frenchman Coulee and its numerous branches dominate this corner of Valley County, defining a landscape shaped by water management and ranching access. The complex drainage network includes North Frenchman Coulee, Little Frenchman Coulee, and Niles Coulee, punctuated by a series of named catchments such as Corral Reservoir and McKee Reservoir. These features, along with Niles Spring, illustrate the critical importance of water resources in the Montana plains.

Transportation throughout the quadrangle is largely defined by rural access routes like Triple Cross Access Rd and Ridge Rd, which navigate the elevation changes between creek beds. The presence of Stone House Rd in the southeast suggests localized landmarks of historical note, while various creeks including Ten Trees Cr and Timber Cr provide the primary geographic framework for this sparsely populated ranching territory.