2011 Map of Battleship Butte

About this map

Melville Cemetery sits in the northern reaches of this Montana landscape, a focal point for local history in a region defined by its complex drainage network. The terrain is dominated by the prominent elevation of Battleship Butte, which overlooks a web of seasonal and perennial waterways including Sweet Grass Creek and Otter Creek. The map documents a sparse ranching and homesteading environment, evidenced by the presence of the Vik Homestead and the Stevens Number 1 Dam on Horse Creek. This survey captures the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, where access is maintained via routes like Plaggemeyer Gulch Rd and Grosfield Ln. The convergence of numerous named creeks, such as Bologne Creek and Wheeler Creek, suggests a landscape shaped by water management and traditional land use in Sweet Grass County.