1983 Map of Pedigo Coulee

About this map

Pedigo Coulee and its surrounding drainage systems dominate this McCone County landscape, which was meticulously compiled from aerial photographs taken in 1976. The map reveals an intricate network of waterways and relief features, most notably Solly Coulee and Cuttybeck Coulee, which carve through the high plains. These dry washes and seasonal streams define the local topography, indicating a ranching or grazing environment where water sources like Flying V Creek and Prairie Elk Creek would have been vital land markers. The drainage pattern is complex, with the Middle Fork and East Fork feeding into larger systems like Figure Eight Creek. This provisional edition captures the McCone County backcountry as it was surveyed in the late 1970s, providing a clear record of the area's natural landmarks and remote terrain before further modern development.