2014 Map of Battleship Butte

About this map

Battleship Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Sweet Grass County, where the high plains transition into a complex drainage system. The landscape is defined by its numerous creeks, including Sweet Grass Creek to the north and the southward-flowing Big Timber Creek. These watercourses have historically dictated the placement of rural roads such as Melville Road and Wheeler Creek Road, which follow the natural contours of the land to connect isolated ranching areas. Local history is centered at the Melville Cemetery, a quiet site along Billy Creek that serves as a physical record of the families who settled this region of Montana. The map illustrates a network of seasonal and perennial streams like Bologne Creek and Tenmile Creek, highlighting the critical importance of water management in this arid environment.