2024 Map of Saint Xavier NE

About this map

Shoulder Blade Creek and Onion Creek define the drainage patterns of this Big Horn County landscape, where deep coulees and seasonal waterways reveal the complex topography of southeastern Montana. The land is marked by significant geographic features like Good Horse Coulee and Cott Coulee, names that reflect the region's ranching heritage and local history. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, East Dipping Vat Coulee points toward traditional livestock management practices, while Bear-in-Middle Creek and Mud Springs Creek snake through the township boundaries of T4S and T5S. This 2024 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey provides a detailed topographic record of the area's natural drainage, including Nest Creek and North Sand Creek, essential for understanding the hydrological layout of this part of the Crow Indian Reservation vicinity.