2017 Map of Woods Water

About this map

Woods Water and the surrounding drainage basins of the Big Horn and Yellowstone tributaries characterize this portion of the Montana high plains. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of coulees, including Whiskey Coulee, Cache Coulee, and Deveny Coulee, which channel seasonal runoff through the arid terrain. On the western edge of the quadrangle, Sarpy Rd follows the course of Sarpy Cr, providing the primary transit corridor through this section of Rosebud and Treasure Counties. A collection of water management features and named landmarks, such as Haines Reservoir and Rattlesnake Butte, reflect the local ranching economy's reliance on the land's natural contours. The map also captures the vast Prairie Dog Coulee and various branches of Corral Cr and W Corral Cr as they cut through the northern plains during the early twenty-first century.