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2011 Map of Papoose Hills

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Papoose Hills dominate this portion of Valley County, defining a landscape etched by a complex network of coulees and prairie drainage. The drainage pattern is led by Rock Creek, which meanders through the central terrain, joined by smaller tributaries such as Bog Coulee and Pasture Coulee. The naming of features like Big Coal Bank Coulee suggests the historic presence of surface-level resources that once influenced local exploration and land use in this part of Montana.

Transportation in the early 21st century remains tied to the sectional grid, with routes like Snake Cr Rd and Hinsdale N Rd providing access to the expansive rangelands. The northwestern corner is defined by the winding paths of Little Snake Creek and Snake Creek, illustrating the vital role of water in this semi-arid environment. This map serves as a record of the geographic nomenclature used by the U.S. Geological Survey to identify the intricate breaks and ridges of the northern plains.