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2014 Map of Coxcombe Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Coxcombe Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Coxcombe Butte stands as a prominent landmark within the Lewis & Clark National Forest, presiding over a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep drainage systems. This 2014 survey captures the intricate topography of Meagher County, where elevation changes are marked by features like Abbott Ridge and the Park Hills. The area is a vital watershed, feeding numerous springs such as Sage Spring and Butterfly Spring, which flow into the network of gulches including Miller Gulch and Thornquist Gulch.

Water management is central to the lower elevations, evidenced by the Buckingham Reservoir and the larger Newlan Cr Reservoir to the south. These catchments, along with Newlan Cr, trace the drainage patterns that have likely influenced land use and livestock movement for generations. Transport is limited to rugged routes like Newlan Creek Rd and the primary corridor of Us-89, reflecting the preservation of this high-country environment.