2014 Map of Scraper Coulee

About this map

Scraper Coulee and its neighboring drainages define this portion of Treasure County, where the high plains of Montana are carved by a dense network of coulees and springs. The landscape is characterized by intermittent water sources like Sandrock Spring and Garverich Spring, which have long been vital for cattle ranching in this arid region. Higher elevations are accessed by local routes such as Gumbo Hill Rd and Cemetery Rd, the latter suggesting local historical significance near the northern boundary. The drainage pattern is complex, with water moving through Wales Coulee and Miller Coulee toward larger features like Sarpy Cr and Box Elder Cr. This 2014 survey records the township and range divisions, such as t5n r36e, reflecting the enduring Public Land Survey System that governs the spatial organization of Montana’s ranch lands.