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2011 Map of Cow Face Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cow Face Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Stillwater River and its southern tributaries define this portion of Sweet Grass County, where the plains meet the rising Montana terrain. The landscape is marked by historical transit corridors, most notably the Bozeman Trl cutting through the northwestern corner, a route once vital for emigrant travel. To the south, the Trout Creek Trl follows the path of Trout Creek, providing a parallel record of early backcountry access near the river's edge.

Distinctive geological landmarks like Cow Face Hill and Mud Butte break the horizon, while numerous drainages such as Cudney Draw and Elliot Draw illustrate the complex erosion patterns of the region. Local hydrology is further detailed by the presence of Blueball Lake and the convergence of Crazy Man Creek with the main river. These features, along with ranch roads like Stockade Rd, offer researchers a precise look at the 21st-century rural infrastructure and natural geography of this Montana ranchland.