2014 Map of Jiggs Flat

About this map

Round Butte serves as a central landmark in this 2014 survey of the borderlands between Chouteau and Judith Basin counties. The terrain is defined by a series of drainages and seasonal watercourses, including Cottonwood Cr and Cowboy Cr, which carve through the high plains landscape. Near the center of the sheet, the expansive Jiggs Flat reflects the broad, open topography characteristic of north-central Montana. To the northwest, the Libby Hills and Ole Coulee introduce varied relief to the otherwise steady elevation. The map details a sparse network of rural routes, such as Strand Ln and Pownal Rd, which connect the remote sections of this ranching and agricultural region. This document illustrates the persistent rural character of the Big Sky Country, where land use remains tied to the natural contours of features like Willow Cr and Flat Cr.