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2011 Map of Skunk Coulee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Skunk Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates this Montana landscape, its intricate shoreline creating numerous inlets and points such as Catfish Bay. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates a sparsely populated region defined by its hydrography and distinct topographical features. The land rises from the water into a series of prominent elevations, including Second Ridge and Third Ridge, which are bisected by deep drainage features like Skunk Coulee and Third Coulee.

In the northeast corner, the West End Campground indicates the area's role in local recreation, accessible via rural routes like Stenbroke Ridge Rd and Poverty Ridge Rd. Drainage patterns are further defined by the North Fork Duck Creek and Mud Creek, which feed into the primary reservoir. The road network, including Road 445 and Road 523, follows the natural contours of the ridges to navigate the broken terrain surrounding the lake.