2014 Map of Tin Can Hill

About this map

Camelbratten Coulee and several other drainage systems dominate this corner of Petroleum County, where the topography is defined by the erosion of the plains. Named for its local prominence, Tin Can Hill sits as a central landmark above the headwaters of Kettle Spring. The map documents a sparsely settled landscape of grazing lands and intermittent water sources, where travel relies on remote routes like Tincan Hill Rd and Gilfeather Rd. To the north, Blood Cr cuts through the terrain, while the southern section is drained by the branches of Cottonwood Cr and Jackson Coulee. This 2014 survey illustrates the persistence of traditional ranching geography in central Montana, where place names often reflect early homesteading families and the practical realities of the high plains water supply.