2011 Map of Big John Butte

About this map

The northern slopes of the Bears Paw Mountains define this section of Hill County, where the landscape is marked by prominent high points like Big John Butte and Moses Mountain. In this 2011 survey, the drainage patterns of the high plains are clearly visible, as headwaters such as West Fork Birch Creek and East Fork Beaver Creek move away from the central peaks. Navigation through this upland terrain follows established backcountry routes including Little Boxelder Creek Rd and Clear Creek Rd, which parallel the winding courses of their namesake waterways. The map illustrates the convergence of several significant forks, such as West Fork Clear Creek, as they exit deep-cut features like White Pine Canyon and Greenough Coulee to the northeast.