2017 Map of Rocky Coulee

About this map

Cockerel Spring serves as a vital water source in this section of Hill County, where the high plains are carved by a network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by its coulees, with Rocky Coulee and Black Coulee providing significant topographic relief against the surrounding agricultural or grazing land. A structured grid of section lines and gravel routes, such as Inverness Rd S and Rd 15 S, dictates the movement across the terrain, reflecting the long-standing Public Land Survey System divisions in Montana. The presence of the East Fork Black Coulee and Flat Coulee further illustrates the complex watershed patterns that dictate land use in this northern prairie environment.