2017 Map of Sadie Coulee

About this map

Sadie Coulee and its neighboring draws define the drainage patterns of this McCone County landscape, where the Missouri River plateau is deeply carved by intermittent watercourses. The presence of Ervine Cem in the southeast corner provides a fixed point for genealogical research, marking the location of early ranching-era burials. A sparse network of gravel routes, including Prairie Elk Rd and Pass Rd, connects the scattered homesteads and pastures. Water management is critical in this arid environment, evidenced by the Gass Reservoir located near the confluence of Young Coulee and Prairie Elk Cr. The map names numerous small features like Dead Man Coulee and John Coulee, which serve as essential landmarks for navigation across the open rangeland.