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2011 Map of Wolfe Coulee

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wolfe Coulee
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Fort Peck Lake dominates this portion of Valley County, with its intricate, branching shoreline defining the local topography. The reservoir's reach into the northern Montana breaks is marked by a series of significant drainages, including Timber Creek and Billy Creek. These watercourses have carved out numerous distinct topographical features known as coulees, which characterize the dry, high-plains landscape surrounding the lake.

Among these landforms are Wolfe Coulee, Hell Hole Coulee, and Wyatt Coulee, each representing the dramatic erosion patterns common in this region. Settlement is sparse, with infrastructure limited to primitive routes such as Burke Ranch Rd and the Timber Creek Trl. The map illustrates the relationship between the massive mid-century water project and the traditional ranching lands that border it, where features like Thoit Coulee and Carney Coulee meet the artificial expanse of the lake.