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2020 Map of Butch Hill

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Butch Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

The high-elevation landscape of Beaverhead National Forest dominates this Beaverhead County map, showcasing the intricate drainage patterns of the Montana backcountry. Centered on Butch Hill and the prominent Inabnit Butte, the terrain is defined by complex watersheds, including the long paths of Bull Creek and Cow Cabin Creek. Named landmarks like Davis Bench and Marys Gulch reflect a history of local geography where topography dictated movement and grazing.

Evidence of early land use and resource management appears in labels such as Sawmill Creek, hinting at the timber and water needs of the region. Transportation follows the natural contours of the land, with Warm Springs Creek Rd and Bull Creek Rd providing the primary access into these forest lands. This map is an essential reference for understanding the physical layout and hydrological network of this portion of southwest Montana as it remained in the early 2020s.