2014 Map of Grassy Butte

About this map

The Sweet Grass Hills rise prominently above the plains in this northern Montana landscape, where the border of Toole and Liberty counties bisects a high-plains terrain defined by complex drainages. Local ranching history is evidenced by the network of named coulees and water sources essential to this arid environment, including the Morris Reservoir and Alkali Spring. Distinctive topographic landmarks such as Gold Butte, Middle Butte, and Grassy Butte provide significant vertical relief against the surrounding flats. The map details a web of watercourses like Strawberry Cr and Trail Cr that carve through the land, alongside family-named features like Jack McDonald Coulee and Johnson Coulee. This 2014 survey documents the enduring pastoral and rugged character of the Hi-Line region, reflecting the geographical isolation and specialized land use of the northern borderlands.