2017 Map of Emma Butte

About this map

Emma Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this portion of Garfield County, marking the high ground of a vast, dissected plateau. This 2017 survey details the drainage patterns of the northern Great Plains, where seasonal waterways like Sand Cr and Indian Cr carve intricate coulees through the landscape. The terrain is characterized by broad ridges and narrow draws, with Piney Ridge providing a distinct elevated break in the topography. Rural infrastructure is sparse, defined primarily by the presence of Ingomar Rd and Gregg Rd, which serve as the primary conduits through these expansive ranchlands. In the southern reaches of the map, McGinnis Cr flows through the township blocks, illustrating the systematic grid of public land surveys that organized this region of Montana. The map provides a clear record of land divisions and topographical elevations across T14N and T13N, essential for understanding the spatial organization of this open country.