2024 Map of Butch Reservoir

About this map

Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument defines the character of this Blaine County landscape, where the Missouri River's complex drainage system has carved a series of deep ravines. The map illustrates a network of seasonal water management and remote transit, centered around the Butch Reservoir, Wren Reservoir, and Juniper Reservoir. These features reflect the essential infrastructure of Montana's high plains, where water storage is vital for land use. Movement through this dissected terrain relies on historic routes such as the Cow Island Trl and Bullwhacker Rd, which navigate between prominent landforms like Middle Coulee and Davidson Coulee. The presence of the Cow Creek Airport and Left Coulee Airport underscores the isolation of the region, highlighting how aviation serves as a critical link for these remote ranching and conservation lands.