2014 Map of Albion

About this map

The settlement of Albion serves as the focal point of this 2014 survey in Montana’s southeastern corner. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the Little Missouri River, which meanders through a network of drainages and seasonal watercourses. To the southwest, the Butcher Hills provide a distinctive elevation change in an otherwise drainage-heavy terrain. This area is characterized by its tributary system, where features like Ninemile Creek, Twentymile Creek, and North Butte Creek carve through the land before joining the main river valley. Local transport relies on routes such as Highway 323 and Little Missouri Road, which connect the isolated ranching community to the surrounding plains. The map illustrates a ranching-centric geography where named draws like Hay Draw and small creek systems dictated early settlement patterns and land use.