2011 Map of Fighting Butte

About this map

Fighting Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this corner of Powder River County, overseeing a complex network of waterways that define the regional geography. The Little Powder River serves as the primary drainage, winding through the center of the sheet and gathering numerous tributaries such as Rough Creek and Fighting Butte Creek. This landscape is marked by the transition of prairie into dissected drainages, where early water management is evidenced by the Waite Ditch near the East Fork Little Powder River. Long-established ranching routes follow the natural contours of the land, with Highway 59 providing the main north-south artery through this ranching country. The map captures the intricate drainage patterns of smaller seasonal flows like Skunk Creek and Tiret Creek, which are critical to understanding the historical use of this open range.