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2011 Map of Dark Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Missouri River carves a sweeping path through this Chouteau County landscape, defining the southern portion of the territory with landmarks like Pablo Island. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a rural expanse where water management is critical for local ranching or agriculture, evidenced by several small-scale water control structures including Eagle Eyes Dam, Circuit Breaker Dam, and Pluto Dam.

Prominent topographic features such as Dark Butte and the distinctive Steamboat Rock rise above the river valley, providing natural navigational points across the open country. The road network, including Eagle Butte Rd and Hopp Rd, follows the section lines of the rural grid, while Sheep Shed Coulee suggests the historic use of the land for livestock. This map preserves the contemporary spatial arrangement of these remote Chouteau County landmarks before the slow changes of the twenty-first century.