2011 Map of Saddle Rock

About this map

Saddle Rock rises above a landscape defined by the drainage patterns of northern Blaine County, where the high plains meet deep-cut watercourses. This area, documented in 2011, showcases the convergence of the West Fork Black Coulee and East Fork Black Coulee. The map preserves the alignment of the Cow Island Trl, a route deeply tied to the regional history of freighting and cattle drives between the Missouri River and the northern reaches of the state. These tracks, along with Cleveland Rd and Lloyd Rd, provide the primary infrastructure through the drainages of Volcano Creek and Spring Coulee. The lack of dense settlement emphasizes the continued reliance on these specific corridors for navigating the vast open spaces of the Montana prairie.