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2011 Map of Butch Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Butch Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Gloss Place and Hairpin Ranch anchor this corner of Beaverhead County, Montana, where a complex network of seasonal and perennial watercourses flows through the high-elevation landscape. The topography is defined by prominent rises such as Butch Hill and Inabnit Butte, which look down upon a drainage system that includes Bull Creek, Cow Cabin Creek, and Lancey Creek. The presence of Prines Cabin near the northern boundary suggests the area's legacy of ranching and remote habitation.

Transportation is primarily via unimproved routes and tracks, including Bull Creek Rd, reflecting the area's pastoral and utility-focused character. Notable landforms like Marys Gulch and Harrison Gulch intersect with the creek valleys, creating a distinctive geography where water access dictated the placement of early ranching outposts. This USGS survey provides a detailed view of the watershed as it appeared in the early 21st century, from the headwaters of Governor Creek to the banks of Fox Creek.