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2011 Map of Horse Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Horse Butte overlooks a sprawling network of watercourses in Stillwater County, where the landscape is defined by the branching forks of major drainages. This high-plains terrain is etched by the South Fork Cottonwood Creek and North Fork Cottonwood Creek, which converge as they move through the central part of the survey. The presence of Shearing Pen Spring in the northeast corner suggests the region's enduring reliance on natural water sources for ranching and livestock operations.

Residential development and rural access are marked by a series of descriptive local roads, such as Horse Apple Rd, October Hill Rd, and Wild Turkey Rdg, indicating a transition toward modern rural subdivisions. The map also traces the distinct paths of Swamp Creek, Tilden Creek, and Allen Creek, providing a detailed look at the drainage patterns that have shaped land use and property boundaries in this Montana territory.