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2014 Map of Big John Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Big John Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Bears Paw Mountains define the high elevation and complex drainage patterns of this 2014 survey on the border of Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau counties. The landscape is dominated by prominent topographic landmarks such as Big John Butte, Moses Mtn, and the long sweep of Owachikaysis Ridge. Waterways like Little Boxelder Cr and Clear Cr carve through the terrain, creating numerous smaller features including Miners Gulch, Blackie Coulee, and White Pine Canyon.

Remote transportation routes such as Warrick Rd and Clear Creek Rd provide the primary access through these upland ranching and hunting grounds. The map reveals a land structured by township and range lines, where the ruggedness of the terrain is reflected in the winding paths of Quarter Gulch and Hatje Coulee. This high-plains geography illustrates the significant vertical relief and hydrological network that characterizes the northern Montana backcountry.