2020 Map of Piche

About this map

The Yellowstone River anchors this Richland County landscape, winding through a complex system of islands and sloughs that define the river's character in eastern Montana. The settlement of Piche sits near the Main Canal, highlighting the area's agricultural reliance on irrigation systems alongside the natural waterway. The topography is marked by several large river features, including Buella Island, Diamond Island, and the Seven Sisters Island, which suggest a shifting and braided river channel over time. The historic Lewis and Clark Trl follows the western bank, tracing the same path as early explorers through this region. Moving away from the valley, the terrain rises toward distinctive high points like The Pyramid, while numerous drainages such as Sagebrush Cr and Coal Bank Slough carve into the surrounding plains.