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1972 Map of Clay Butte, 1975 Print
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1972 Map of Clay Butte

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Clay Butte stands as the central high point in this 1970s landscape, which straddles the boundary between Dawson and Richland counties. The area is defined by a dendritic network of drainage systems, including the South Fork Lisk Creek to the north and the upper reaches of the North Fork Buffalo Creek and West Fork Buffalo Creek to the south. This terrain illustrates the characteristic land use patterns of eastern Montana, where the open rangeland is punctuated only by utility infrastructure such as a Pipeline and a prominent Radio Tower. The sparse human footprint suggests a region primarily dedicated to large-scale ranching or resource management, with the topography guiding the placement of section lines and early transport routes around the base of the butte and along the watercourses like Burns Creek.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1972
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.2 x 27.1 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain