2011 Map of Chalky Point

About this map

The Sarpy Mountains anchor this portion of Big Horn County, Montana, defining a landscape of high ridges and branching drainage systems. This 2011 survey illustrates the complex topography of the high plains, where the Chalky Point overlook stands above a network of seasonal and perennial waterways. The distribution of water resources is a primary focal point, evidenced by the presence of the Cheyenne Number 5 Dam and the various forks of East Fork Sarpy Creek and Butte Creek. Historically significant naming conventions are visible in the numerous coulees, such as North Fork Indian Coulee and Williams Prong Indian Coulee, which trace the natural routes through the broken terrain. This map serves as a contemporary record of the land within the Busby District, highlighting the remote and geographically distinct character of the region before further modern developments altered these traditional drainage basins.