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2017 Map of Stinking Coulee

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Stinking Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Twin Buttes rises above the drainage networks of central Dawson County, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and upland plateaus. This corner of eastern Montana is characterized by its complex topography of coulees and tables, notably Kelley Coulee and the prominent Threemile Table to the east. The drainage pattern is intricate, with Lower Sevenmile Cr and Horse Cr cutting through the terrain, while the eponymous Stinking Coulee sits in the west.

A sparse network of local roads such as RD 439 and Fas 254 provides the primary access through these high plains. The map details the transition between various township and range sections, including t18n r53e and t18n r54e, reflecting the enduring impact of the Public Land Survey System on the modern Montana landscape. The presence of numerous forks, including N Fork Deer Cr and S Fork Deer Cr, highlights the importance of watershed geography in this semi-arid region.