2024 Map of Froehlich Butte

About this map

Hill Ranch and Dutton Ranch occupy the high-plains landscape of Garfield County, where a complex network of ephemeral drainages carves through the Missouri River breaks region. This contemporary survey documents a terrain defined by steep-sided buttes and winding coulees, including the prominent Froehlich Butte and the curiously named Devils Kitchen. The mapping reflects a sparse, ranching-oriented settlement pattern where water sources like McWilliams Springs are critical landmarks. Human activity is largely concentrated along unpaved routes such as Calf Creek Rd and Lo Ln, which navigate the elevation changes between Castle Butte and McTwigan Butte. The presence of several distinct coulees, including Morrison Coulee and Hensleigh Coulee, illustrates the intense erosional history of this semi-arid rangeland.