2011 Map of Poverty Coulee

About this map

Cottonwood Creek meanders through this high plains landscape of Liberty County, carving a network of drainage features that define the regional geography. The terrain is characterized by numerous named coulees, such as Poverty Coulee, Manton Coulee, and Stellner Coulee, which illustrate the complex erosional patterns of this Montana prairie. To the southwest, the Gagnon Reservoir stands as a significant hydrological marker in an otherwise arid expanse. Transportation across these drainage systems is facilitated by Fas 223 and Black Coulee Rd, which intersect the section lines of the rural grid. This 2011 survey documents the persistent agricultural and ranching layout of the area, where water management and topographical navigation remain central to local life.