2017 Map of Fisher Butte

About this map

Fisher Butte stands as a prominent landmark in this segment of Rosebud County, where the high plains of Montana are deeply dissected by the intricate drainage systems of Lame Deer Cr and its numerous tributaries. The landscape is characterized by a series of named gulches and ridges, with water sources like Crazy Head Spring and White Horse Spring providing critical hydration points in an otherwise arid terrain. The road network, including Soldier Gulch Rd and Birney Rd, follows the natural contours of the land, tracing the paths of least resistance through the complex topography. State Hwy 4 cuts across the central portion of the map, linking the various branches of the creek system. This area reflects a traditional ranching and open-range environment, where the proximity to water features like Spang Spring and Station Spring historically dictated the movement of people and livestock through the southeastern Montana backcountry.