2012 Map of Haystack Butte

About this map

Haystack Butte and Castle Rock Butte serve as the primary landmarks in this high-plains landscape within Butte County. The topography is defined by the drainage systems of the S Fork Moreau River, which meanders across the northern portion of the quadrangle. Smaller tributaries including Battle Cr, Bull Cr, and Hay Cr dissect the prairie, indicating the importance of natural water sources for the cattle ranching operations that historically anchored this region. The presence of Old Hwy 79 suggests the evolution of regional transportation, marking the path of travel through this open territory during the early twenty-first century.