2020 Map of Big John Butte

About this map

Bears Paw Mountains define this high-altitude landscape where Hill, Blaine, and Chouteau counties converge. The terrain is a complex network of ridges and drainages, anchored by prominent peaks like Big John Butte and Moses Mtn. A significant hydrology pattern emerges from these heights, with the headwaters of Little Boxelder Cr flowing north and W Fork Beaver Cr winding through the western canyons. The eastern slopes are characterized by the seasonal flow of White Pine Canyon and the W Fork Clear Cr. This map documents a remote section of the Montana high country where road networks like Warrick Rd and Beaver Creek Rd follow the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated ranchlands and providing access to geographic landmarks such as Owachikaysis Ridge and Miners Gulch.