2014 Map of Stiffarm Coulee

About this map

Hays serves as a focal point in this portion of the Little Rocky Mountains, situated where the high plains meet the dramatic rises of the southern Blaine County landscape. The topography here is defined by significant elevation changes, from the alluvial plains of the north to the deeply incised canyons and coulees that characterize the southern section of the quadrangle. This area reflects a traditional mountain-front settlement pattern, where water and passage are dictated by the natural drainages cutting through the limestone and igneous formations of the region.