2011 Map of Darby Buttes SW

About this map

Wolf Springs and a series of water management structures define this section of Garfield County, Montana. The drainage patterns are dictated by numerous seasonal waterways, including Santo Arroyo Creek, Wolf Creek, and Badger Creek, which carve through the open plains. Man-made interventions in this arid landscape are evident through several earthworks, such as the Edwards Reservoir Dam, Edwards Number 1 Dam, and Virginia Dam. These features suggest a landscape centered on ranching and water conservation in the early 21st century. Transportation is limited to a sparse network of local routes like West Little Dry Rd, reflecting the low-density settlement of this region.