Loading map...

2020 Map of Smith Coulee

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Smith Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The Larb Hills anchor this high-plains landscape in Valley County, where an intricate network of drainage channels defines the local topography. Named springs including Barth Spring, Kline Spring, and Olson Spring serve as critical water sources in an otherwise arid environment, clustered primarily along the eastern slopes. The area is characterized by a series of prominent ridges and deeply incised coulees that dictate the movement of both water and travelers.

Navigating this terrain relies on established routes such as Timber Creek Trl and Plum Cr Rd, which follow the natural contours of the land. Distinctive landforms like Barth Ridge and Robinson Ridge provide natural vantage points over the numerous ravines, which bear names such as Shotgun Coulee, Broken Bow Coulee, and Cut Throat Coulee. This USGS survey documents the complex hydrography of the Timber Cr and Square Cr systems, illustrating how these seasonal watercourses have carved out the Montana landscape.