2020 Map of Schultz Coulee

About this map

Ice Cream Butte and the surrounding terrain of Rosebud County define this landscape of high plains drainage systems. The topography is dominated by a complex network of dry washes and ephemeral streams, including the central Wagon Box Coulee and Schultz Coulee. This 2020 map details a livestock and ranching environment where water management is critical, evidenced by Big Reservoir and East Fork Reservoir. The area is carved by several branches of Horse Creek, such as W Fork Horse Cr and E Fork Horse Cr, which flow through the northern sections of the quadrangle. For the historian or researcher, the map preserves traditional local names for natural features and spring-fed draws, including Black Buttes Spring Coulee and Hammerstrom Coulee, reflecting the generational naming conventions of Montana's rural backcountry.