2020 Map of Darby Buttes

About this map

Darby Buttes rise above the drainage networks of Garfield County, marking a high point in this semi-arid landscape. The terrain is defined by a complex system of seasonal watercourses, including Santo Arroyo Cr and the winding Southerland Coulee, which shape the land's eroded profile. This 2020 record illustrates the enduring isolation of the Big Dry country, where human impact is largely limited to a sparse network of section roads like Krikorian Rd and Long Branch Rd. These tracks follow the established Public Land Survey System boundaries, bisecting townships like t17n r38e and t16n r38e. The persistence of these named geographical features and local road names provides a clear framework for understanding land tenure and ranching history in this corner of Montana.