2024 Map of Scraper Coulee

About this map

Sarpy Creek flows through this corner of Treasure County, defining a landscape marked by the complex drainage systems of the Montana plains. The topography is dominated by a series of deep coulees, including the namesake Scraper Coulee, Whitcomb Coulee, and Miller Coulee, which create a highly textured terrain of ridges and draws. These features provide essential context for understanding the historic movement of people and livestock through the region, where water sources like Sandrock Spring and Cedar Creek Spring were vital points of interest for early settlers and ranchers. Infrastructure is limited to a sparse network of roads, such as Sarpy Rd and Gumbo Hill Rd, which trace the more accessible paths through the upland draws. The map illustrates a contemporary view of these traditional ranching lands, where the natural watercourses of West Corral Creek and Cedar Coulee continue to shape the character of the rural landscape.