2014 Map of Chalk Butte

About this map

Chalk Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this eastern Montana landscape, anchoring a region defined by an intricate network of drainage coulees and seasonal creeks. The terrain is shaped by the headwaters and winding paths of Billy Coulee, Snow Cr, and the S Fork Snow Cr. This 2014 survey captures the character of the Garfield County backcountry, where large-scale land divisions such as t21n r34e and t22n r35e organize the open range. Transportation is limited to sparse secondary routes including Snow Creek Rd and Four Corners Ln, illustrating the isolation of this ranching and grazing country. Further south, the map details the reaches of Seven Blackfoot Cr and Smoky Butte Cr, providing a precise look at the hydrology that dictates life and land use in this arid portion of the Missouri River watershed.