2014 Map of The Horse Ranch

About this map

The Horse Ranch sits as the central namesake of this high-plains landscape in Fergus County, surrounded by a complex system of drainage coulees and seasonal creeks. The terrain is deeply etched by water, with Deadman Coulee and Burnshed Coulee cutting through the northern sections, while Cottonwood Creek and its South Fork define the southern reaches. This 2014 survey reveals a sparsely populated ranching territory where local infrastructure is limited to fundamental arteries like Butcher Road and Horse Ranch Road. The transition from Rose Creek in the northwest to Armells Creek in the south illustrates the subtle but critical watershed patterns that dictate life and land use in this part of Montana. The naming conventions—including Burnt Timber Coulee and Murphy Coulee—point to a landscape shaped by both natural events and the families who settled this open country.