2017 Map of D Y Junction

About this map

Thornhill Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this section of Phillips County, presiding over a landscape defined by deeply etched drainage systems and high plains ridges. The road network connects the small outpost at DY Junction to the surrounding terrain via Landusky Rd and Power Plant Ferry Rd, reflecting the sparse but deliberate transit patterns of the Montana prairie. Numerous coulees, including Coyote Coulee and Hay Coulee, segment the land, while Bell Ridge and Siparyann Ridge provide topographic contrast. Water management is evident at Phillips Reservoir, which captures flow from Cottonwood Cr, while several other ephemeral streams like Bull Cr, Siparyann Cr, and Duval Cr navigate the complex elevation changes. The presence of the CMR Auto Nature Tour Rd in the southern portion suggests the area's significance for wildlife observation and public land access within the local ecology.