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2011 Map of Bald Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The N Bar Ranch serves as the primary landmark in this Fergus County landscape, where the high-plains topography is defined by the convergence of several major drainages. The North Fork Flatwillow Creek and South Fork Flatwillow Creek meander across the terrain, eventually joining to form Flatwillow Creek. The ranch's local significance is noted by the inclusion of the N Bar Ranch Airport, which reflects the logistical necessities of large-scale cattle operations in central Montana.

South of the ranchlands, the elevation shifts toward Bald Butte, with several watercourses including Whoop-Up Creek and Durfee Creek carving through the breaks. Access through these highlands is marked by natural passages like Daley Gap and Durfee Gap, which connect the ranching valleys. The road network, including Upper Flatwillow Rd and Pine Ridge Rd, follows the contours of the creeks and ridges, illustrating the enduring relationship between the region's geography and its ranching economy.