2017 Map of Fighting Butte

About this map

Fighting Butte stands as the central landmark in this portion of southeastern Montana, where the high plains of Powder River County meet an intricate system of drainage basins. The landscape is dominated by the Little Powder River, which meanders northward through the terrain, fed by numerous seasonal waterways including Fighting Butte Creek, Antelope Creek, and Dogie Creek. The presence of the Waite Ditch in the northern reaches suggests historical water management for local agriculture in an otherwise arid environment. Human activity is marked by a sparse network of ranch and access routes like Graham Road and Short Road, following the contours of the coulees and creek beds. The map provides a detailed view of the Public Land Survey System divisions, from T5S R51E down to T7S R53E, documenting the jurisdictional grid across this cattle-country landscape.