2017 Map of Shetland Divide

About this map

Shetland Divide serves as the prominent topographic spine of this Montana landscape, where the drainage patterns of Phillips County are clearly defined by intermittent creeks and coulees. Water management in this arid environment is evident through the presence of engineered catchments such as Dead Cedar Reservoir and Twin Snag Reservoir. The terrain is characterized by significant relief, including the elevated Saskatchewan Butte in the north and the deep incisions of Coyote Coulee and Hideaway Coulee to the south. These features reveal the complex erosion patterns common in the high plains. The map also documents seasonal water sources like Mud Spring and the winding paths of Winter Cr and Bull Cr, which dictate the local ecology and historical land use. North of the divide, Mitchell Rd provides one of the few named corridors through this open country.