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2017 Map of Bald Butte

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Bald Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Little Snowy Mountains dominate this central Montana landscape along the border of Fergus County and Musselshell County. This 2017 terrain study highlights the complex drainage system of the area, defined by the convergence of several major creeks including N Fork Flatwillow Cr, S Fork Flatwillow Cr, and Whoop-Up Cr. The namesake Bald Butte stands as a prominent landmark in the southwestern portion of the quadrangle, while Daley Gap and Durfee Gap provide natural passages through the elevated ridges to the east.

Transportation through this high-country ranching land is facilitated by a network of rural routes such as Upper Flatwillow Rd and the Tyler Cutoff. The presence of the North Bar Ranch Airport north of the mountain range underscores the isolation of the landscape and the importance of aerial access for regional operations. Researchers will find a meticulously detailed survey of the hydrology and topographic relief that has shaped land use in this part of Montana for generations.