2024 Map of Chalky Point

About this map

The Little Wolf Mountains dominate this high-plains landscape where the Rosebud Co Big Horn Co line divides the terrain. This is a region defined by its complex drainage systems, where the headwaters of numerous creeks carve through the hills. To the north, the North Fork Cottonwood Creek and South Fork Cottonwood Creek flow eastward from the high ground near Chalky Point, while the southern reaches are marked by the Sarpy Mountains and the winding path of the North Fork Butte Creek. The lack of structural development reflects the isolation of this corner of Montana, where the primary identifiers are the natural landmarks used by generations of ranchers and travelers to navigate the broken country. The convergence of these seasonal and perennial waterways, such as Water Holes Creek and Bitter Creek, illustrates the critical role of water geography in this semi-arid environment.