2020 Map of Conrad Butte

About this map

Conrad Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this section of the High Plains, where the northern Montana landscape is defined by the winding course of the Marias River and its tributary, the Dry Fork Marias River. The terrain features expansive plateaus like Atkinson Flat and Tank Flat, broken by the intricate coulees and drainage patterns typical of this semi-arid region. Settlement is characterized by a regular grid of section-line roads, including Ledger Rd and Union School Rd, which serve the agricultural interests of the area. Human modification of the water system is evident through irrigation and storage features such as the Jim Judisch Reservoir and M Ratzburg Reservoir. Of particular interest to local historians is the Whoop Up Trl, a historic freight route that once connected the Missouri River to the Canadian northwest.