2017 Map of Pedigo Coulee

About this map

Prairie Elk Cr and its numerous tributaries dominate this part of McCone County, Montana, illustrating a deeply dissected drainage system in a high-plains environment. The terrain is defined by a series of named coulees, including Pedigo Coulee, Solly Coulee, and Cuttybeck Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff toward the primary creek beds. The map reveals a complex network of intermittent watercourses such as Flying V Cr and Figure Eight Cr, alongside the branching reaches of Middle Fork Prairie Elk Cr and E Fork Prairie Elk Cr. This landscape remains largely undeveloped, characterized by section lines of the Public Land Survey System and the intricate contouring of the local breaks, which provide critical context for understanding the natural geography of northeastern Montana prior to any significant modern settlement or infrastructure development.