2020 Map of Grass Range NW

About this map

Black Butte rises prominently in the northwestern corner of this central Montana landscape, serving as a primary topographic landmark for the surrounding plains. The southern portion of the quadrangle is defined by the agricultural and communal footprint of the Fords Creek Colony, situated near the banks of Fords Cr. The area's hydrology is further shaped by the winding paths of Brickyard Cr and the drainage of S Fork Bear Cr to the northeast. A sparse network of rural routes, including Black Butte Rd, Sumac Rd, and Fords Creek Rd, connects the isolated farmsteads and communal holdings. This contemporary survey illustrates the persistent ranching and communal farming patterns that characterize Fergus County, where large-scale land management and natural drainage systems dictate the layout of human habitation.