1965 Map of Ziegele Coulee

About this map

Southerland Coulee and Ziegele Coulee carve through this Garfield County landscape, recorded during a mid-1960s survey by the Department of the Interior. The map reveals an intricate network of drainage patterns across the terrain, where Sand Creek flows through the southeastern reaches. This area is defined by its subtle topographic shifts, marked by several prominent coulees including McClay Coulee, Willis Coulee, and Graham Coulee. These features represent the primary geographical markers in a territory otherwise characterized by ranching and open land, as evidenced by the fine red dashed lines indicating property fence lines across various sections. For researchers of Montana's high plains, these features provide the essential coordinates for tracing historical land use and natural water courses in a sparsely settled region.