2011 Map of Diamond G Butte

About this map

Diamond G Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this eastern Montana landscape, defined by a branching network of prairie waterways. The drainage system of Bad Route Creek dominates the terrain, including the East Fork, Middle Fork, and West Fork. These intermittent streams carve through the open country of Prairie County, illustrating the complex hydrologic patterns of the northern plains. Human activity is represented by a sparse network of section roads and cattle routes, notably Bad Route Rd and W Bad Route Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainages. In the northern reaches, the South Fork Clear Creek and the straight lines of Road 209 and Road 238 suggest the transition toward managed rangeland. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of geology and remote transport infrastructure in a region where water sources dictate the placement of local thoroughfares.