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2011 Map of Flat Top Butte

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Flat Top Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Flat Top Butte rises above the drainage networks of Prairie County, marking a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and a sparse, functional road system. The hydrology of this region is characterized by winding channels such as Ash Creek and Newman Hollow Creek in the north, while Tenmile Creek and Fox Creek drain the southern reaches. These watercourses have likely influenced the placement of local thoroughfares and the historical movement of livestock through the area.

Transportation across this Montana terrain relies on a grid of secondary routes, including Ash Creek Rd and Terry Mildred Rd. The presence of Flat Top Rd and Little Whitney Creek Rd provides essential access to the remote interior, reflecting the rural and agricultural character of the region in the early 21st century. The map provides a clear view of how topographic landmarks like Flat Top Butte served as primary navigational points in an otherwise subtly varied landscape.