1980 Map of Belltower Butte

About this map

Belltower Church and an adjacent Grave stand as quiet landmarks in this southeastern Montana landscape, situated near the western edge of the Custer National Forest. The topography is defined by prominent high points like Belltower Butte and Chimney Rock, which overlook a network of seasonal drainages including Skull Creek, Catamount Creek, and Sand Creek. This 1980 survey reveals a remote ranching and grazing environment where water management is critical, evidenced by the presence of the Jay Reservoir and Dewdrop Reservoir. Land use in the area is further characterized by scattered resources like a Gravel Pit and a remote Well, reflecting the sparse but functional infrastructure required to support life and industry on the edge of the national forest and the open plains of Carter County.