2014 Map of Ziegele Coulee

About this map

Southerland Coulee and Ziegele Coulee define the drainage patterns of this Garfield County landscape, where water has carved deep, winding channels through the high plains. This 2014 survey captures a section of Montana characterized by its complex hydrography, featuring numerous family-named landmarks like McClay Coulee, Graham Coulee, and Willis Coulee. The terrain is divided into distinct sections by the Public Land Survey System, including t17n r36e and t16n r37e. The few man-made alterations to the natural environment include Acosta Rd and a handful of other local connectors that cross the drainage of Sand Cr and Long Br. For those studying the geographic history of the region, this map provides the precise locations of these coulees as they appeared in the early 21st century, illustrating the enduring relationship between the topography and the drainage basins that shape this part of the state.