2017 Map of Coburn Butte

About this map

Coburn Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this segment of the Lodge Pole District, anchoring a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and drainage coulees. The map details the complex hydrography of the region, where Little Warm Cr and Beaver Cr navigate the terrain alongside man-made improvements like the Coburn Ditch. This 2017 survey illustrates the enduring rural character of Phillips County, where long-established ranching and agricultural routes such as Matador Rd and Bear Gulch Rd provide the primary network across the open country. The prominence of landforms like the Judith River Ridge and deep incisions such as Sevenmile Coulee and Bear Gulch reflect a landscape shaped by geological forces and the scarce but critical water sources that dictate settlement patterns in north-central Montana.