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2011 Map of Butch Reservoir

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Butch Reservoir and other small catchments anchor this 2011 survey of the high plains in Blaine County, Montana. The landscape is defined by an intricate network of seasonal drainage systems, primarily feeding into Cow Creek. These topographical features are characterized by deep incisions in the earth, such as Davidson Coulee, and the distinct branching of Right Coulee, Middle Coulee, and Left Coulee.

Remote backcountry access is provided by a few established dirt routes, including Bullwacker Rd and Timber Ridge Rd. Human intervention in this arid environment is most evident in the strategically placed water resources like Wren Reservoir and Juniper Reservoir, which reflect the ranching and livestock infrastructure necessary for land management in this portion of the northern Missouri River breaks region.