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2020 Map of Clay Butte

Name: 2020 Topographic Map of Clay Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2020
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2020

About this map

Clay Butte and the northern reaches of the Big Sheep Mountains define this high-plains landscape along the border of Dawson and Richland Counties. The terrain is deeply inscribed by a complex drainage network including S Fork Lisk Cr, Middle Fork Burns Cr, and Burns Cr. These intermittent watercourses suggest a rugged environment where land use is dictated by the availability of water and the contours of the land.

Infrastructure is represented by a network of secondary routes and trails, such as Fas 254 and RD 506, which cross the surveyed townships. The map documents the persistent ranching and agricultural character of this Montana region, where the primary landmarks are natural elevations like Clay Butte rather than dense settlements. The presence of E Fork Pasture Cr and various field trails reflects the expansive, open-country nature of the territory during this period.