2024 Map of Finger Buttes West

About this map

Finger Buttes stand as the defining landform in this corner of Carter County, where high ridges break into a complex network of seasonal drainages. The landscape is defined by the headwaters of numerous creeks, including Hawksnest Creek, Prairie Dog Creek, and Lone Tree Creek, which carve through the terrain. Human presence is sparse, represented primarily by the winding Finger Buttes Trl and Tauck Rd, reflecting the remote, ranching-oriented character of eastern Montana. The map documents a watershed divide where North Butte Creek and South Butte Creek begin their course, illustrating the intricate topography of the high plains before they descend into the river basins further east.