2020 Map of Capitol

About this map

Capitol serves as the focal point for this high-plains landscape where the Little Missouri River meanders through a series of pronounced oxbows and named river bends. This contemporary survey records the rural community at the edge of the Montana-South Dakota state line, characterized by its wide-ranging ranching infrastructure and land markers such as Indian Butte and Three Peaks. The mapping of local family and community history is anchored by the Capitol Church Cem and the nearby Capitol Cem, alongside several named draws and hills that define the drainage basins of Tie Cr and Sand Cr. Cultural landmarks like the Sky Ranch For Boys Airport stand out against the terrain of Mud Butte and The Island, a unique landform carved by the shifting river. The grid of section lines and roads such as Camp Crook Rd and Little Missouri Rd reflect the enduring homesteading patterns of Carter County.