2020 Map of Cherry Spring

About this map

Square Butte and the Bull Mountains dominate this high-plains landscape at the border of Musselshell and Yellowstone Counties. The terrain is defined by a dense network of springs and coulees, reflecting a geography where water access dictated land use. Dozens of mapped water sources, including the namesake Cherry Spring, are scattered across the broken ground of Tepee Coulee and Carters Coulee. Settlement is sparse, represented primarily by a handful of winding local routes such as Fishel Creek Rd and Roen Rd that navigate the drainages of Hawk Cr and Cottonwood Creek. The intricate contouring reveals the complex erosional patterns of the Three Buttes area, providing a clear picture of the Montana backcountry's physical character and the isolated road network serving its remote ranching or grazing lands.