2017 Map of Soda Springs

About this map

Soda Springs sits at the heart of this landscape in southern Montana, where the drainage systems of Yellowstone County carve through high prairie terrain. The map is defined by a complex network of coulees and creeks that illustrate the natural hydrology of the region, including Badbaby Coulee and Lone Tree Coulee to the north. These ephemeral and perennial watercourses, such as E Fork Pryor Cr and Birdhead Cr, dictate the movement of roads and historical land use in this part of the Crow Indian Reservation. Indian Svc Rd and Vermandel Rd provide the primary access through the townships, following the natural contours of the land. This survey provides a clear look at the sparse rural infrastructure and natural drainage patterns that have shaped ranching and tribal lands in the early 21st century.