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1983 Map of Biscuit Butte

Name: 1983 Topographic Map of Biscuit Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Biscuit Butte and the surrounding high plains of Garfield County define this 1983 topographic study, revealing a landscape dominated by livestock and water management. The terrain is marked by essential water sources for ranching, including Mc Krone Reservoir and several named springs such as Biscuit Butte Spring, Mc Krone Spring, and Lindberghs Spring. These features reflect the critical infrastructure required for survival in the arid Montana backcountry during the late twentieth century.

The drainage patterns across the quadrangle are shaped by Sage Hen Coulee Creek and several smaller tributaries like Vail Creek and Camel Creek. Prominent geological landmarks, including Sage Hen Buttes, Haystack Butte, and Castle Butte, serve as significant navigational points across the plains. Scattered infrastructure, including multiple Tanks and various well sites, underscores the ongoing human effort to manage resources in this open cattle country.