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1986 Map of Snow Saucer Coulee

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Snow Saucer Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Big Snowy Mountains dominate the northern landscape of this region, where the Lewis and Clark National Forest transitions into the high plains of central Montana. This 1986 provisional survey captures the complex drainage network of the area, defined by the headwaters of Careless Creek and its many tributaries. The terrain is marked by distinct geological landmarks like Windy Point, which overlooks the descent into the coulee country below.

Downstream from the mountain front, the map illustrates the intersections of Wheatland, Fergus, and Golden Valley counties. A series of deep draws including Snow Saucer Coulee, Tepee Coulee, and Walters Coulee carve through the foothills, indicating a landscape shaped by seasonal runoff. This survey is particularly useful for understanding the historic county boundaries and the primary water sources like Bercail Creek and Little Careless Creek that sustained ranching in this portion of the Montana Territory.