2011 Map of Scraper Coulee

About this map

Garverich Ranch sits at the heart of this rangeland in Treasure County, illustrating the enduring agricultural footprint in this portion of Montana. The landscape is defined by its water management and natural drainage, where Sarpy Creek flows northward, supported by infrastructure like the Garverich Number 1 Dam and Sweetzer Dam. These features, along with several vital water sources such as Sandrock Spring and Garverich Spring, highlight the necessity of reliable water in a region characterized by deep cuts like Whitcomb Coulee and Cedar Coulee. To the west, the corridor for travel is established by the Hysham Rest Area near Box Elder Creek, while local navigation relies on the distinctly named Gumbo Hill Rd and Cemetery Rd, which ground the map in the local geography and utility of the early 21st century.