2024 Map of Blue Hill

About this map

Blue Hill rises above the dissected landscape of western Richland County, where a network of seasonal drainages and coulees defines the high plains. This 2024 survey captures the rural character of the Big Sky country, revealing a landscape etched by East Hardscrabble Creek and Antelope Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of the Cherry Creek Cem in the north and the Lone Butte Cem near the southern boundary provides vital clues to the area's pioneer heritage and the families who settled this region. The land is organized by an extensive grid of county roads, such as Co RD 137 and Co RD 338, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. Prominent landmarks like Lone Butte serve as orientation points amidst the winding paths of Buckley Creek and Main Hay Creek, illustrating the remote ranching and agricultural environment of modern-day Montana.