2017 Map of Clay Butte

About this map

Clay Butte and the northern edge of the Big Sheep Mountains define this section of the Montana high plains, where the landscape is carved by a complex network of ephemeral drainage systems. The survey area straddles the Dawson and Richland County line, showcasing a rural infrastructure dominated by local connector roads and section lines. Notable watercourses including S Fork Lisk Cr, Middle Fork Burns Cr, and N Fork Thirteenmile Cr radiate from the higher ground, illustrating the natural watershed patterns of the region. The map tracks the passage of Fas 254, which serves as a primary artery through this sparsely settled territory. Researchers can observe the geometric precision of the Public Land Survey System, with township and range boundaries such as t21n r53e providing the structural framework for land ownership in this eastern Montana corridor.