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2011 Map of Rattlesnake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Rattlesnake sits in the northern section of this Blaine County landscape, where the geography is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainages and coulees. Water management and resource extraction leave clear marks on the terrain, notably at Coal Mine Coulee and Coal Creek in the southwest. These names point to the region's historical connection to early mining efforts.

Modern infrastructure for land use is evident in the presence of Powell Number 1 Dam and Powell Number 2 Dam, which regulate the flow of Tin Cup Coulee. Further south, Suction Creek Reservoir serves as a critical point of water collection along Suction Creek. The area is navigated by a handful of primitive routes like Birdtail Rd, which crosses between the winding paths of Rattlesnake Creek and Spring Coulee.