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2011 Map of Island Butte

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Whitworth Ranch sits at the heart of this high-elevation landscape in Beaverhead County, where a network of seasonal and perennial drainages carve through the basin and range terrain. The topography is defined by prominent landmarks like Island Butte and the deep incision of Porcupine Canyon. The hydrological pattern is particularly intricate, with Crystal Creek and Simpson Creek feeding into a broader system that includes Coyote Lake and the various forks of Alkali Creek.

Transport through this part of southwest Montana is guided by the terrain, with routes like Cabin Creek Rd and Meadow Creek Rd following the natural contours of the valleys. This 2011 survey captures the area as a place of ranching and open space, where landmarks such as Nicholia Creek and Rock Creek provide essential reference points in a region characterized by its drainage networks and isolated buttes.