2017 Map of Swede Ridge

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates the southeastern portion of this landscape where the Missouri River meets the expansive reservoir at the border of Valley, Garfield, and Phillips Counties. This high-plains terrain is defined by a series of prominent ridges and drainage coulees that reveal the intricate natural irrigation and erosion patterns of the region. Swede Ridge and Blue Ridge provide significant topographic relief, while family-named or descriptive watercourses like Hell Hole Coulee and McCarty Coulee trace the descent toward the lake shore. Local access is maintained through specific upland routes such as Coal Mine Hill Rd and Swede Ridge Rd, reflecting the long-standing ranching and resource-based infrastructure of these northern Montana breaks.